Mushrooms bring a woody, natural aroma to various dishes - whether with pasta, rice, potatoes or meat. When dried, the vegetables can be kept almost indefinitely - provided they are stored correctly. There are some contradictions in this regard. We clarify which type of storage is really the right one.

Properly dried mushrooms should be sealed airtight

Airtight or not airtight - that is the question

If you look at discussions in forums and posts by experts, one thing becomes clear: there is a lot of disagreement. Some recommend that dried mushrooms should not be stored airtight, others say that only airtight storage works. What is it now?

Actually, the matter is quite simple: first, you need to make sure that your mushrooms are ABSOLUTELY dry. If there is still residual moisture in and on them, you must of course not seal them airtight, otherwise they will start to mold relatively quickly (due to the moisture).

But: If the mushrooms are actually completely dry, it would be just as fatal not to seal them airtight. Otherwise, the vegetables will draw moisture from the environment, which in turn will encourage the rotting process.

Optimal variant: Seal completely dried mushrooms airtight

Place fully dried mushrooms in a jar that seals airtight. Ideally, it is a dark container - this protects the mushrooms from light, which is conducive to good preservation.

Place the jar somewhere dry, cool, and as dark (or at least dim) as possible. A pantry, the attic or a dry basement are ideal.

Note: Over time, a slight gray cast can spread to the mushrooms. The reason for this is crystallizing minerals. However, this change is harmless.

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To effectively protect the mushrooms from parasites, add a pinch of pepper to the glass and shake it vigorously for a moment.

In this case, non-airtight storage is preferable

If you are not sure that the mushrooms no longer have any residual moisture, you should not seal them airtight. In this case, it is advisable to stack the vegetables in an open jar and just cover the latter with a small cloth.

Some home cooks report that dried mushrooms last at least a year or two. However, we recommend that you consume the vegetables sooner rather than later - better safe than sorry.

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Alternatively, you can store the mushrooms in a cloth or paper bag.

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