Mushrooms are toothsome and carry essential source of nutrients. They have found notable space in the health-conscious consumer’s food plate.
Made of 90% water, Mushrooms have short lifespan. They are dried to elongate their lifespan and retain their flavour. Excess moisture can destroy the key characteristics of the product before it reaches to its final consumer.
Some of the common problems faced by mushroom farmers and distributors:
It is necessary to monitor the moisture level of logs during production. Mushrooms not only have to be stored in cool dry places but also need humidity control during drying, packaging and storage.
Bry-Air’s recommendation is to install a Bry-Air desiccant dehumidifier as it is capable of maintaining dew point as low as -60ºC (-76F°) regardless of ambient conditions. Bry-Air Dehumidifiers help to maintain optimum required humidity conditions which prevent deterioration due to loss in product characteristics and quality.
Ideally, a dehumidifying system in conjunction with air-conditioning system should be installed to provide optimum condition for safe storage and to avoid spoilage. It has been found that drying has increased the shelf life of mushrooms by at least 6 months.
The powder coated, CNC fabricated compact desiccant dehumidifiers (FFB series 170-4500 CMH) are lightweight and can be installed above the false ceiling.
For complete air handling and environment control needs (ranging from 2,500 CMH to 25,000 CMH)
Mushrooms, with a high water content, face challenges in shelf life and quality maintenance. Inadequate drying can result in issues like mold growth and deterioration, impacting the end product for consumers.
