Produce
Mushrooms
Fridge (4°C / 40°F)
7–10 days
Freezer (−18°C / 0°F)
9–12 months (cook first)
Store it right
- Paper bag in the fridge — plastic traps moisture.
- Wipe rather than soak before cooking.
Signs it has gone off
- Slimy, sticky caps.
- Dark wet patches.
- Sour or fishy smell.
Never taste food to test it — a small bite is enough to make you ill.
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