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Care and Handling

Select Mushrooms without visible moisture on the outside or in the pack.

To store bulk/loose mushrooms, place in a paper bag or keep in the original package and refrigerate.

Mushrooms with open veils have more intense flavor and are usually better when cooked.

To clean mushrooms, use a soft brush to remove any traces of peat moss or soil; or rinse quickly and pat dry.

Soaking fresh mushrooms or rinsing open veiled mushrooms may add excess moisture.

For more on care and handling in a foodservice establishment, click here. Foodservice.

For more on care and handling in a retail store, click here. Retail.