Drying and pickling are common options for long-term storage of mushrooms, but you may be wondering if you can freeze them.

With such a short window to consume this bell-shaped fungus, you may be wondering: Can you freeze mushrooms? The short answer ...

Fresh mushrooms can be stored in the refrigerator using a paper bag or a ventilated container for up to a week. For longer ...

but resist the urge when it comes to raw mushrooms. "For long-term storage, you can freeze mushrooms after blanching," Ochs tells us, but he hedges it with a caveat: the texture will change.