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I have some cooked mushrooms I would like to save for a few days.Is it advisable to freeze them?Thank you for your help
Hi Josephine,
Cooked mushrooms will be safe to use if refrigerated after preparing for 2-3 days. For longer storage you can freeze them, defrosting in the refigerator before reheating.
My experience is the mushrooms will deteriorate in quality (they won't be as good as when prepared fresh) but they will be a safe product to eat.
Hope this helps.
Carol C. Schlitt
Extension Educator, Nutrition and Wellness
University of Illiois Extension
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Carol Schlitt
Expertise
I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).
Experience
I am a former Extension educator, nutrition, wellness and food safety, having retired August 1, 2010. I am a certified HACCP manager, a food safety instructor for the Illinois Department of Public Health and a 3rd party food safety and OSHA auditor of restaurants.
Organizations
International Association for Food Protection, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (Certified CFCS), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, St. Louis Culinary Society.
Education/Credentials
BS - University of Illinois
MS - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
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