Ep. 04 Keeping Button Mushrooms Fresh: The Science Behind Longer Shelf Life

25/07/2025 17 min Episodio 4
Ep. 04 Keeping Button Mushrooms Fresh: The Science Behind Longer Shelf Life

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Button mushrooms are a market favourite, but their delicate nature often leads to rapid deterioration during cold storage. Chilling injury and browning are major headaches for mushroom professionals, cutting short shelf life and reducing quality. A recent breakthrough study, published in a highly reputable Springer Nature journal, reveals a promising natural solution: Glycine Betaine (GB). Discover how a simple application of this compound can significantly extend the shelf life, reduce browning, and preserve the freshness of button mushrooms.