King oyster mushroom in SO2 in drums

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King Oyster Mushroom in SO2 in Drums — Product Introduction

King Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus eryngii) preserved in SO₂ solution is a widely used semi-processed raw material for food factories. The product maintains natural shape, firm texture, and clean color through controlled sulfuration, ensuring long-term preservation and excellent suitability for further processing.

1. Product Description

King Oyster Mushrooms are carefully selected, washed, trimmed, and processed into different styles (whole, sliced, diced, strips).
They are then immersed in a food-grade SO₂ preservation liquid and packed into large HDPE drums for safe storage and export.

This semi-finished form ensures:

Stable color

Long shelf life

Easy rehydration/washing

High yield for secondary production

2. Available Cut Styles for King oyster mushroom in SO2 in drums

Whole (small / medium / large)

Sliced (3–5 mm or custom thickness)

Strips

Diced (10×10 mm, 15×15 mm, or as required)

Halves / Quarters

3. Technical Parameters

Item Name	King oyster mushroom in SO2 in drums
Raw Material	Fresh King Oyster Mushroom
Preservation Method	SO₂ solution
SO₂ Content	Typically 600–1200 ppm (adjustable per buyer requirement)
Moisture	≥ 90%
Color	Natural white to light yellow
Impurity	None visible
Taste / Odor	Typical mushroom flavor, no off-odor
Microbiology	Meets export standards after reprocessing

4. Packing Details

Standard Drum: 50 kg per drum

Drum Liner: Double food-grade PE inner bag

Liquid Medium: SO₂ solution

Net Weight / Gross Weight: 42kgs/72kgs

Loadability:

About 360 drums per 20’FCL

5. Shelf Life & Storage

Shelf Life: 12 months when kept sealed

Storage: Cool place, away from direct sunlight

After Opening: Needs immediate processing or additional preservation

Must be thoroughly washed to remove SO₂ before consumption

Applications of King Oyster Mushroom in SO₂ in Drums

King oyster mushroom in SO2 in drums is a semi-finished industrial ingredient, widely used by food processors because of its stable color, firm texture, and long storage life. After thorough washing and de-sulfuring, it becomes a clean and versatile raw material suitable for many downstream applications.

1. Canned Food Processing

King oyster mushroom in SO2 in drums are ideal for canned mixed mushrooms

Used in canned king oyster mushroom halves/slices

Excellent shape retention after retorting

Maintains firm bite and bright color

2. Pickled / Marinated Mushroom Products

After desulfuring, the mushrooms can be:

Marinated with vinegar, oil, spices

Used for ready-to-eat antipasto-style products

Processed into Asian pickled mushroom snacks

Suitable for export and retail packs (glass jar, pouch, tin)

3. Ingredient for Instant Foods

Used as a high-quality topping/ingredient for:

Instant noodle cups or bowls

Ready-to-eat rice meals

Hotpot bases and seasoning packets

Meal prep kits

The mushroom’s texture withstands boiling and reheating.

4. Frozen Foods Industry

King oyster mushroom in SO2 in drums Commonly used for:

IQF mushroom mixes

Vegetable blends

Stir-fry mixed vegetables

Frozen instant dishes

King oyster mushrooms maintain good structure after freezing.

5. Dehydrated and Air-Dried Mushroom Processing

After washing and blanching, they can be:

Hot-air dehydrated

Freeze-dried (FD) into slices or dices

Used for soup stock powders or seasoning blends

This is popular when factories want uniform raw materials year-round.

6. Ready-to-Eat Meals & Catering (HORECA)

Widely used in: Central kitchens, Restaurant supply chains, Meal production factories, Retort pouch meals and convenience dishes

Applications include:

Stir-fry dishes

Mushroom sauces

Savory fillings (dumplings, buns, pastries)

7. Vegetarian / Plant-Based Foods

Used as a natural ingredient for:

Plant-based meat texture enhancers

Vegan protein dishes

High-fiber vegetable fillings

Its firm, meaty texture is highly valued in the plant-based industry.

8. Export Raw Material for Reprocessing Factories

Many importers buy king oyster mushrooms in SO₂ drums as:

A stable raw material for local processing

A way to balance seasonal shortages

A cost-effective alternative to fresh mushrooms

King oyster mushroom in SO2 in drums is used across canning, pickling, freezing, drying, instant foods, plant-based products, and catering industries because it is stable, versatile, economic, and easy to process.