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amother
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Post Wed, May 12 2021, 8:30 pm
How long will washed fresh mushrooms last in a container? Will they get soggy?
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Frumwithallergies




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, May 12 2021, 8:37 pm
I think they need to be used quickly.
But I don't know how long they will last. 12h?
In the meantime, can you wrap them in a dry towel?
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amother
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Post Wed, May 12 2021, 8:40 pm
Fresh mushrooms shouldn’t be washed, just wiped clean with damp cloth
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amother
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Post Wed, May 12 2021, 8:59 pm
But they look so dirty, full of bugs
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Rutabaga




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, May 12 2021, 9:07 pm
I know I shouldn't but I do wash mushrooms to get them really clean. Unless they're going right into a soup I always wash them way ahead of when I'll need them and leave them to air dry on a towel so they won't be soggy in the dish. I wouldn't store wet mushrooms in a container - they'll get moldy.
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amother
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Post Wed, May 12 2021, 9:10 pm
How long can they stay fresh in their pkg? I bought 3 pkgs today and don't want them going bad
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Rutabaga




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, May 12 2021, 9:21 pm
They'll keep better if you don't wash them. I just bought some today to cook on Sunday and I'm sure they'll be fine.
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amother
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Post Wed, May 12 2021, 9:27 pm
amother [ OP ] wrote:
But they look so dirty, full of bugs


Bugs? I've seen a lot of super dirty mushrooms but not once have I ever seen a bug on one.

Mushrooms get waterlogged so it's best not to wash them at all but wipe clean. Sometimes they are so dirty that I wash anyhow, but they should be dried very well before using. And they should never be stored washed. I know it's nice to get it all done ahead and take nice clean mushrooms out of the fridge but they will likely end up slimy and gross.
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amother
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Post Wed, May 12 2021, 9:29 pm
amother [ OP ] wrote:
How long can they stay fresh in their pkg? I bought 3 pkgs today and don't want them going bad


Better to get rid of the plastic wrap and store in a paper bag if you can. The wrap keeps moisture in, shortening their storage time before they get slimy.
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flmommy




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, May 12 2021, 9:51 pm
Wash them right before you use them
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amother
Chocolate


 

Post Wed, May 12 2021, 10:06 pm
amother [ OP ] wrote:
But they look so dirty, full of bugs


Your mushrooms are not full of bugs.
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amother
Apricot


 

Post Thu, May 13 2021, 12:10 am
Fresh mushrooms definitely should never be washed. They should either be cleaned with a cloth like above poster mentioned or you can use a bristle brush to clean off dirt. I use a toothbrush but I know they sell special brushes specifically for this too
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amother
Mustard


 

Post Thu, May 13 2021, 1:19 am
I peel them by peeling back the first layer with my finger instead of washing.
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