Guide

How to Store Fresh Mushrooms at Home

Fresh oyster mushrooms are best consumed within 2-3 days of purchase. Here's how to maximise their shelf life.

The Golden Rules

Never wash before storing — Moisture is the enemy. Only wash right before cooking.

Use paper bags, not plastic — Paper absorbs excess moisture while allowing mushrooms to breathe.

Refrigerate immediately — Store at 2-5°C in the main compartment, not the crisper drawer.

Step-by-Step Storage

Remove mushrooms from any plastic packaging immediately

Wrap loosely in a paper towel or newspaper

Place in a paper bag (a brown grocery bag works perfectly)

Store in the main section of your refrigerator

Check daily — replace paper towel if it becomes damp

How Long Do They Last?

Paper bag in fridge: 5-7 days

Plastic container (vented): 3-4 days

Room temperature: 1-2 days

Frozen (cooked): 2-3 months

Signs of Spoilage

Slimy or wet surface

Dark brown or black spots

Strong unpleasant odour (fresh mushrooms have a mild, earthy scent)

Significantly dried out and shrivelled

Can You Freeze Oyster Mushrooms?

Yes, but cook first! Sauté mushrooms in a little oil for 3-4 minutes, cool completely, transfer to freezer bags, remove air, and freeze flat. Use within 2-3 months. Cook directly from frozen — do not thaw.

Never freeze raw mushrooms — ice crystals rupture cell walls, resulting in a mushy texture.

Pro Tips from Our Farm

Order only what you'll use in 2-3 days for maximum freshness

If mushrooms start to dry at the edges, they're still perfectly edible — just cook them

Dried oyster mushrooms can be rehydrated in warm water for 20 minutes

Our Shroom Vroom packaging is designed for breathability — keep mushrooms in it until you open them

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