Extending the shelf life of fresh sliced mushrooms

Abstract

Methods used to assess effectiveness of mushroom treatmentsTreatments which extended mushroom shelf lifeThe effects of citric acid, EDTA and hydrogen peroxide on mushroom shelf life Treatments which did not extend mushroom shelf life Antimicrobial compounds Antioxidant treatments Packaging treatments Spiced mushroom snacksThe final part of this report describes a dried, flavoured mushroom snack, with a long shelf life, which was developed for the export market.