How should Cordyceps sinensis be stored in the refrigerator? Should Cordyceps sinensis be refrigerated?

Can Cordyceps sinensis be stored in the refrigerator? Is it better to refrigerate or freeze it? Recently I received a private message from a fan who put the Cordyceps she bought in the refrigerator. Two weeks later, when she opened it, she found it was moldy. She thought she bought fake Cordyceps, but it was not. It was caused by her improper storage. After understanding the situation, I found out that she put the Cordyceps she bought directly in the refrigerator's cold storage layer. This is not right. Although the main storage method of Cordyceps is to put it in the refrigerator, it cannot be placed directly in the refrigerator's cold storage layer, but needs to be placed in the refrigerator's freezer layer. Therefore, the best way is to store it in the refrigerator's freezer layer.

Cordyceps sinensis is rich in protein and can easily be decomposed and moldy by bacteria if not stored properly, so it must be placed in a vacuum-sealed place to isolate it from air. Since Cordyceps sinensis is very cold-resistant when grown on the plateau, placing it in a freezer can delay the survival and reproduction activity of bacteria. Therefore, Cordyceps sinensis should be sealed and placed in the freezer of the refrigerator, preferably vacuum sealed.

How should Cordyceps sinensis be stored in the refrigerator?

Because most Cordyceps are packaged in boxes, it is easy for them to become damp and moldy if placed directly in the freezer. This is because the temperature of the refrigerator is difficult to kill bacteria directly even in the freezer, and there are more bacteria in the refrigerator. Protein-rich organisms like Cordyceps are very easy to mold and soften.

The cold storage layer of the refrigerator must be sealed. The vacuum-sealed cordyceps can be directly placed in the refrigerator. However, once opened, please eat it immediately or put it in the freezer.

Will the nutrients of Cordyceps be lost after being placed in the freezer? The answer is no, because Cordyceps is cold-resistant, and putting it in the freezer will not easily cause the loss of nutrients.

In a non-vacuum state, Cordyceps can be stored in the freezer for one to two years. In a vacuum state, it can be stored in the freezer for three to five years. Fresh Cordyceps can be stored in a vacuum state for half a year to a year. Long-term storage in a non-vacuum state is not recommended because the nutrients of Cordyceps will be lost as water is lost.

In addition, if the bag is opened and turned over frequently, the Cordyceps will easily oxidize and become darker as time goes by. However, it does not affect normal consumption.

Warm reminder: Please store Cordyceps within the normal storage time and do not store it for too long.

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