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What is canned mushrooms, canned khumb?

Canned mushrooms refers to the product prepared from the sound, succulent, fresh mushroom by proper trimming, washing, and sorting and is packed with the addition of water in hermetically sealed containers and sufficiently processed by heat to assure preservation of the product. Salt, or monosodium glutamate, or both may be added in a quantity sufficient to season the product. Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) may also be added to improve the shelf life.

Whole is the style of canned mushrooms that consists of the caps with attached stems which are more than 1/8 inch in length when measured from the under side of the cap to the cut end of the stem.

Buttons is the style of canned mushrooms that consists of the caps with attached stems, which are cut transversely below the veil.

Sliced whole is the style of canned mushrooms that consists of units, which have been sliced from whole mushrooms, and has also stems.

Random sliced whole is the style of canned mushrooms that consists of units which have been sliced from whole mushrooms in a random manner so that the direction of the slice may materially deviate from approximately parallel to the longitudinal axis of the stem.

Sliced buttons is the style of canned mushrooms that consists of units, which have been sliced from button mushrooms.

Stems and pieces is the style of canned mushrooms that consists of units, which do not conform to any of the foregoing styles and are predominantly cut or broken portions of the caps and stems.

How to select canned mushrooms, canned khumb

While selecting the canned soup, look carefully at the nutritional labelling and the expiry date. Avoid selecting the cans which are bulging or dented (may cause food poisoning) or if the can appears to be rusted or leaking.

Culinary Uses of canned mushrooms, canned khumb

· Mushroom is used as in ingredient in a number of dishes such as curries, sandwich, soup etc.
· The canned mushrooms can be added to salads, rice preparations and as a delectable topping on pizzas.
· The canned mushrooms can be used for various Indian recipes like mushroom matar(with peas), tandoori mushroom(grilled mushrooms) or even mushroom biryani.

How to store canned mushrooms, canned khumb

Canned cream of mushroom soup should be placed in a cool and dry cupboard. When opened they must be refrigerated in a plastic, glass or ceramic container.

Try Recipes using Canned Mushrooms

• Mushroom Snack
• Green Peas and Mushroom Curry

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