Handling

Mushrooms with open veils have more intense flavor.
As a general rule, if a mushroom is larger, darker and has more open gills, that mushroom will have a deeper and more profound flavor and are usually better when cooked.
The smaller, paler and less open the mushroom is, the more delicate and subtle will be the flavor.
Open caps and exposed gill tissue are not a sign of poor quality, but of maturity.
When choosing prepackaged mushrooms, select packages without visible moisture on the outside or in the pack.

To store bulk/loose mushrooms, place in a paper bag or keep in the original package and refrigerate.
Whole white mushrooms remain fresh 5-7 days when stored properly