Preserved Mushrooms in SO2 in Drums Product Introduction Preserved Mushrooms in SO2 in drums are fresh mushrooms that have been cleaned, trimmed, blanched, and preserved in a controlled solution of sulfur dioxide (SO₂) to maintain their natural color, texture, and sound quality during long-term...
Preserved Mushrooms in SO2 in drums are fresh mushrooms that have been cleaned, trimmed, blanched, and preserved in a controlled solution of sulfur dioxide (SO₂) to maintain their natural color, texture, and sound quality during long-term storage and worldwide transportation.
This preservation method stabilizes color, texture, and microbial safety, making the mushrooms ideal for further processing in canning, pickling, brining, marinating, and dehydration industries.
Preserved Mushrooms in SO2 in Drums are not ready for direct consumption; they are industrial raw materials used by downstream food manufacturers.
Preserved Mushrooms in SO2 in Drums are widely used as raw materials for further processing in canning, brining, soaking, pickling, or dehydrating industries.

Fresh, firm, clean mushrooms
Varieties commonly available:
Button Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus)
Champignon Mushroom
Straw Mushroom (depending on origin)
Harvested at optimal maturity for best structure and shape retention.
Raw material selection
Cleaning & trimming
Sorting (whole, halves, quarters, slices)
Blanching
Immersion in preserving solution with SO₂
Packing into 180–200 L plastic drums or steel drums
Sealing & storage in cool, ventilated conditions

| Item Name | Temporarily preserved mushrooms in SO2 in drums |
| Appearance | Clean, white to off-white mushrooms preserved in SO₂ solution |
| Forms available | Whole, slices |
| Size | Button size 20–60 mm |
| SO₂ content | 1500–3000 ppm (customizable; depends on buyer requirement) |
| Odor | Typical of mushrooms preserved in SO₂ |
| Additives | SO₂ only |
SO₂ level can be adjusted for specific processing needs.
Drum Type for Preserved Mushrooms in SO2 in Drums
Usually it is 50kgs plastic drums
Net Weight:
48 kgs net per drum
72 kgs gross weight per drum
Number of drums per container:
20’ FCL: approx. 370 drums
Preserved Mushrooms in SO2 in Drums must to be stored in a cool, dry, ventilated warehouse.
Keep drums sealed tightly to prevent SO₂ loss.
Shelf life: 12–24 months depending on SO₂ level and storage.
Temporarily preserved mushrooms in SO2 in drums are used by factories for further processing into:
Canned mushrooms (whole, sliced)
Mushrooms in brine
Marinated & pickled mushrooms
Ready-to-eat mushroom products
Mushroom sauce, paste, and fillings
Frozen mushrooms (after de-sulfuring process)
For Industrial Processing
Rehydration
Dehydration / drying after removing SO₂
Blanching and repack
Ingredient for mixed vegetable products
Maintains natural color and firmness during long storage
Prevents browning and microbial growth
Suitable for long-distance land or sea shipment
Cost-effective raw material for large-scale manufacturing
Flexible SO₂ levels to match customer’s desulphuring and production requirements

1. What are temporarily preserved mushrooms in SO2 in drums?
They are fresh mushrooms that have been cleaned, blanched, and preserved in a sulfur dioxide (SO₂) solution. This keeps the mushrooms stable in color, texture, and microbiology until further processing by manufacturers.
2. Are these Preserved Mushrooms in SO₂ in Drums ready to eat?
No. They are industrial raw materials and must be de-sulphured, soaked, washed, and processed before consumption.
3. What mushroom varieties are available for Preserved Mushrooms in SO₂ in Drums?
Button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus)
Champignon
Straw mushroom (depending on origin)
4. What shapes of the Preserved Mushrooms in SO₂ in Drums can you supply?
Whole, Slices (3–5 mm or customized)
5. What is the typical SO₂ content?
Standard levels: 1500–3000 ppm ( Custom levels are available depending on the buyer’s later processing ability)
6. Why is SO₂ used?
SO₂ helps: Maintain white/creamy color; Prevent browning; Control microbial activity
Keep mushrooms firm during long storage
7. What is the shelf life?
12–24 months when stored properly in a cool and ventilated place with sealed drums.
9. How are the mushrooms processed before final production?
Factories normally: Open drum—Drain and rinse—Soak and wash repeatedly to remove SO₂—Re-blanch if needed—Use in canning / pickling / freezing / dehydrating
10. What are the main applications for Preserved Mushrooms in SO₂ in Drums?
Canned mushrooms (whole and sliced), Pickled/marinated mushrooms, Mushrooms in brine, IQF frozen mushrooms
Mushroom sauce / paste / fillings, Dried mushrooms after SO₂ removal, Mixed vegetable production
11. Can SO₂ levels be customized?
Yes. We can adjust SO₂ based on your production needs (lower SO₂ levels for fast processing / higher for long-term storage).