Postharvest processing of Lentinus edodes

After Lentinus edodes harvest, it must be organized and processed in time, and strive to be picked on the same day and dry on the same day, so as not to cause blackening, deterioration and decay. Processing and drying methods:

1. Sun drying

The drying of Lentinus edodes is the most convenient and easy to do in the sun, and the content of vitamin D in sun-dried mushrooms is higher. The method is to put the collected Lentinus edodes on the drying ground or cement floor in Dangyang in time. When drying, first put the mushroom cover up, the mushroom handle facing down, one by one, after drying until half dry, the mushroom stalk up, the mushroom cover facing down, until more than 90% dry. In case of cloudy and rainy days, make up the firepower to dry.

2. Baking and drying

① will first divide the mushrooms into three categories: large, medium and small, and put them into the baking pan respectively. When putting mushrooms, the mushroom cover is facing up, the mushroom stalk is facing down, arranged in turn, do not stack randomly. When baking, the big mushroom plate is installed on the top layer, and the small mushroom plate is installed on the bottom layer.

When ② fires, the firepower should be small first and then large, not too fierce at once. Heat to 30 ℃, then heat up to 5 ℃ every 3 to 4 hours, and finally keep it at 60 ℃, so as not to scorch the mushrooms. Also not less than 55 ℃ so as not to extend the time, causing Lentinus edodes to blacken and deteriorate.

When ③ mushrooms are roasted to 80% dry, they are removed from the roasting room, put in a dry place for 12 hours, and then re-baked for 3 to 4 hours to meet the drying requirements. The Lentinus edodes baked in this way is consistent in drying, not easy to break and of good quality. It takes 12-18 hours to bake one time.

④ baking with firewood, coal fire, charcoal can be, but the barn must be smoke-free, no fire. In addition, attention should be paid to:

A, harvest, processing and storage, it is best to carry out graded, in order to facilitate the price according to quality, high quality and high price, and improve economic benefits.

B, Lentinus edodes dried, it is best to use double plastic bags, loading should take advantage of the remaining temperature of drying in time, and achieve airtight storage.

3. To store Lentinus edodes, it is best to put it in a dry upstairs, never in a wet place or in a basement warehouse. The stack should not be too high and too heavy, so as not to crush the mushroom body.

4. Check frequently during storage after packaging. If the moisture content exceeds 13%, it should be recultured immediately. If insect pests are found, sulfur can be used for airtight fumigation and disinfection.