SHIITAKE MUSHROOM

Selection

• Shiitake mushroom with thick caps that curled down slightly.
• Avoid shiitake mushroom that looks wet, slimy, shriveled, or with broken caps.
• The shiitake mushroom veil is fully intact. The open veil is not a sign of poor quality but will shorten shelf life.

Storage

• Shiitake mushrooms should be stored at 34°F - 36°F (1°C - 2°C) with a relative humidity of eighty-five to ninety percent and no mist.
• The typical shelf life is up to fourteen days. The high relative humidity is essential to prevent stipe blackening and veil opening.
• Shiitake mushroom is sensitive to odor and should not be stored with strong aroma products. Especially, green onions should not be stored or displayed with shiitake mushrooms.
• Shiitake mushroom is sensitive to water. Shiitake mushroom cartons should be kept off the wet floor. If wet, they will develop wrinkles, brown spots, or deteriorate prematurely. 
• Shiitake mushroom is sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. Shiitake mushrooms should not be stored with high ethylene-producing products to extend shelf life. Shiitake mushroom produces a low level of ethylene.
• Shiitake mushroom is not sensitive to chilling injury but is sensitive to freezing injury. The freezing point for shiitake mushrooms is 31°F (-0.6°C). Freezing injury symptoms include water-soaked and extremely soft caps.

Our commitment to freshness means we have high inventory turnovers. We receive tons of new replenishment items daily. Pricing is updated constantly to ensure that we are competitive and current with the market.

We will guarantee pricing 24 hours prior to your delivery or pick up date. 

For example:

If you place an order on Monday for delivery or pick up on Friday, we will confirm your order with pricing adjustments on Thursday. A sales confirmation email will be sent to you with updated price and quantities once your order is ready for pick up or dispatched for delivery. 

Substitutions

In the event that your item is out of stock, we will substitute with an equal or greater value item. We may reach out to you if we have questions. If you have any special requests in regards to substitutions, please list them on your order in the "Notes for the seller" section. All items and quantities that are updated will be reflected in your final sales confirmation. 

Items with an Asterisk* 

Items with an asterisk* are available 1 business day after order placement Monday - Friday and pending availability on Saturdays.