When your shrooms expire
written by @Shroomok
Magic mushroom storage and potency loses over time
It is possible to store fresh magic mushrooms in the same way as any edible mushrooms. Cover them in baking paper or plastic bag and put in a refrigerator. But the storage time for fresh mushrooms only 4-5 days, then their tissues start to decompose, decay and shrooms go bad.
You can also freeze magic mushrooms, but improper freezing can spoil your harvest easy.
Check out: Does it make sense to freeze shrooms
That's why so far drying magic mushrooms is the best and easy way for long term storage.
Check out: How to Dry Psilocybin Mushrooms
How long can I store dried psilocybin mushrooms?
Properly stored dried psilocybin mushrooms fully retain their properties and psychoactive alkaloids for up to 2 years.
Do psilocybin mushrooms go bad after years of storage?
After 2-3-4 years properly stored dry psilocybin mushrooms WON’T spoil. WON’T get worse or go bad. Magic mushrooms WON’T become poisonous or dangerous for consuming.
Dried mushrooms lose their potency over time?
As time passes, mushrooms slowly lose their magic. It means the main alkaloid's (psilocybin) concentration decreases over time. Therefore, shrooms are still edible, but become useless for microdosing or psychedelic trips
Using proper storage techniques of drying process and storage help to keep mushrooms safe and active.
Mushroom powder or ground mushrooms lose potency faster than whole mushrooms?
Powdered/ground mushrooms have a shorter life of alkaloids than dried whole mushrooms due to additional contact with oxygen. But with proper storage the lifetime can be pretty similar.
How to store dry magic mushrooms
Main rules for storage dry psilocybin mushrooms:
🔴 Mushroom should be well dried and crisp like cracker or fruit chips.
🔴 Store dry magic mushrooms in airtight zip bags, sealed bags or airtight jars. It is important to avoid contact with oxygen in order to keep psilocybin in mushrooms for longer.
🔴 Add food grade silica gel in each bag/jar to absorb moisture and keep shrooms dry.
🔴 Dry psilocybin mushrooms should be stored in a dark place. Avoid direct sunlight!
🔴 Dry magic mushrooms should be stored in the refrigerator or at room temperature (+20°..+25°C or 68–77°F) in a dark place.
❗️ Throw away mushrooms if you find powdery mold or slime on them!
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Helpful thanks nice info on this site
@Flying Dolphin, glad I could be of assistance
I've Störer my shrooms in a jar but not dry but around 50-60% humidity. How long can I keep them and will they loose the rate of psylocibin faster than dry mushrooms?
@Kitty555, we store shrooms the same way as edible mushrooms: fresh for about 1 week in the refrigerator or FULLY dried for years (while maintaining their potency).
Even slightly wet shrooms pose a risk of spoilage due to bacteria and/or mold, making them impossible and unsafe to consume.
Storing shrooms "in a jar but not fully dry, at around 50–60% humidity," will keep them for about 1 week or so.
@Kitty555, drying mushrooms is not just about preserving alkaloids; it’s also about preventing the mushroom tissue from rotting and being spoiled by mold (typically penicillium)