Portobello Mushrooms
Portobello mushrooms caps are a fully mature, open veiled. It is identified by its large, brown, circular, thick cap. The cap will vary from “under curled” to flattened outward. The base of the stalk should be neatly trimmed. Cap dimensions are typically from 3.5” to 4.5” and sometimes can be over 5.5” in diameter

Storage
» Store immediately in the coldest part, of the walk-in cooler. Kitchen heat will cause rapid deterioration of quality.
» Store in the original sealed carton, away from drafts from the cooler fan. Mushrooms are susceptible to dehydration.
» Do not stack heavy objects on top of mushrooms. This could cause crushing damage.
» Do not store in plastic bags.
» Keep mushrooms away from products with a strong odors or ethylene-producing fruit.
» Keep mushrooms and their containers dry during storage.

Handling
» Follow good rotation practices, first shipments received should be used first.
» Handle carefully, do not drop. Mushrooms will bruise easily.
» Expect to rotate mushrooms within 3 days of delivery.
» Avoid placing the case or raw product on non-sanitized kitchen counter tops to help prevent the potential for cross contamination.

Preparation
» Prepare as needed. Try not to use product from the previous day.
» Wash thoroughly in whole form immediately before cutting. Apply a light rinse and drain well. Do not soak.
» Store prepared product in refridgerator.