Due to the growing legalization of magic mushrooms around the world, there are many countries where they remain a controversial topic to discuss. However, lots of people are interested in the effect of consuming them. For you to know, fresh magic mushrooms do not have a long shelf life, but they can be dried. So, how to dry out magic mushrooms? We will tell you all the details of this process in the article below.
Ways to dry shrooms
There is more than one method for proper drying of shrooms. You can dry mushrooms well with a dehydrator. However, this is one of the best ways to dry magic mushrooms, it is not the only one. Before drying, there is a process that everyone must do regardless of the method to be chosen. You need to clean the legs of mushrooms from the substrate. The substrate played an important role only in the growth of the shrooms. Further, actions already depend on the chosen method.
How to air-dry shrooms?
You can dry mushrooms in the usual natural way (air-dried). It is not complicated, it just takes more time than drying with special equipment. It is rumored that drying in this way does not affect your potency, unlike other artificial methods. Spread a paper towel and arrange the mushrooms so that they do not overlap. In this way, the mushrooms are dried for an average of about a week. To make sure the mushrooms are ready, just check for moisture. Dried mushrooms are much smaller and weigh less than the fresh ones.
How to dehydrate shrooms?
How to dry magic mushrooms fast? The technique of drying on a dehydrator is not difficult and fast. To begin, you will need to place larger pieces of mushroom on top and smaller ones on the bottom. The temperature should be around 55-60 degrees. After setting the temperature, you should leave the mushrooms in this state for 2 hours. After two hours you will be able to check the result. If the mushrooms are not completely dry, leave them for a while, but watch them closely. The dehydrator can be vertical, but this will not complicate the drying process. Just place large mushroom particles closer to the fan and the temperature should be set at 80 degrees.
How long does it take to dry shrooms in the oven?
How to dry magic mushrooms in the oven? Mushrooms are dried in the oven for four to eight hours. They need to be turned over every two hours. The temperature in the oven should not exceed 55 degrees. If the temperature is too high, then you can destroy your mushrooms. To speed up the drying of mushrooms during the rollover, you can also soak them from moisture. Once the mushrooms are dry, remove them and cool. However, magic mushrooms are not recommended for drying in the oven, because in this way the cleavage of the components of psilocybin. As a result, the sensation of mushrooms may be different, and it may adversely affect your potency.
How long do dried shrooms last?
After drying, mushrooms are recommended to be stored in plastic containers. You can cover the container with paper towels before placing the mushrooms. Mushrooms should be stored in a dark, cool, and always dry place. Magic dried mushrooms are recommended to be consumed as soon as possible after processing, but in this state, they can be stored for up to a year. Preferably the shelf life is 8-12 months.