Maitake Mushrooms

The maitake mushrooms I ordered arrived quickly and in good condition. I am pleased with the product. Quantity seems like a small amount but in reality is quite a bit as product is dried.

I wasn't sure how much to order so I ordered the smallest amount, was more than enough(4 oz.)
The quality was very good, moisture content very low

I have ordered several pounds of Maitake Mushrooms over the last several years. I usually order before I run out. Thus the new bag(s) may sit carefully stored in my pantry for a month or two perhaps more.

When I open a new bag I transfer the mushrooms to a large 1 gal glass canning jar which I open 20-30 times to extract small amounts of mushrooms over a period of 2-4 months. The last mushrooms in the jar have always been edible and fresh tasting even after having been in the jar for several months.

However the last time I ordered a pound the bag integrity apparently had been compromised during processing or storage at your facility.

When I first opened the bag the mushrooms were soft and spongy and had already absorbed enough moisture to become spoiled and bad smelling. I had to throw them out.

This one reason why have not ordered from you recently.

John Guidi

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