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Magic mushrooms are very popular. It’s easy to get, easy to consume, and its effects are simply superb compared to other psychedelics— above all, it is organic. 

Since it is organic, it’s prone to spoilage. Magic mushrooms are not that cheap. A lot of users are confessing that their magic mushrooms are easily spoiled. That is why in this post, even if it’s already dried. 

In this post, let us talk about Dried Magic Mushrooms Gone Bad: What You Need to Know. To prevent magic mushrooms from getting spoiled, the simplest way is to have the proper preparation. Magic mushrooms, especially dried, can last up to a year, but several factors make it getting spoiled early.

Spoiled magic mushrooms, regardless if it is dried, ground, or raw, if consumed, can result in a lot of nasty things, including diarrhea, vomiting, or worse food poisoning. It will also not deliver its psychedelic effects.  

Signs of spoiled dried magic mushrooms

To learn if your dried magic mushrooms are getting spoiled, here are some telltale signs that you can easily notice. 

• Mold starts to grow- One of the most common signs of spoilage of food and including mushrooms are molds that starts to grow on it. Molds are very common to grow on moist and damp surfaces, even in dried food or herbs. Since dried mushrooms will eventually decompose, there’s a huge possibility that molds will grow on it and will spoil it as it starts to break down and starts to rot. 
• It has dark spots- Rotting food, including magic mushrooms, will develop dark spots that are strong signs that it is going bad. All you can do about this is to keep an eye with your magic mushrooms while you store it. If you notice that the dark spots to develop bigger, maybe you have to ditch it for good. 
• It’s been stored for a long time- A lot of magic mushroom users have the perception that dried magic mushrooms have a very long shelf life. However, dried food and goods are not safe from spoilage. It will still store moisture that will trigger molds and mildew to grow eventually. You should regularly check your dried magic mushrooms that you’ve stored for more than a month to see if it’s starting to smell funky, or it has dark or white spots on it as signs of spoilage.
• It emits a funky smell- Magic mushrooms that gone bad will surely smell bad regardless if it’s dried. It will have a strong odor once you open the plastic container or glass container. If it has a strong odor, you need to get rid of it. It’s pretty easy to tell, all you need to do is to stick your nose close to the container since you can easily distinguish the light and subtle smell of good magic mushrooms. 

How long do dried magic mushrooms last? 

For those who are experts in magic mushrooms, if it is stored properly, it can last up to 6 months or even more while raw or fresh magic mushrooms can only last for up to two weeks if it is stored inside your fridge. Other magic mushroom varieties last longer, while some can spoil very quickly. 

It is very important to learn how to store magic mushrooms both fresh and dried properly since this is very needed to maintain its shelf life and, of course, its potency to preserve it’s psychedelic and hallucinogenic effects. 

Learning how to store magic mushrooms properly will also allow you to create a deeper connection with it since this is your go-to substance to give yourself euphoria. Storing magic mushrooms properly takes time to master, especially if you’re not familiar with how to do it properly. 

Magic mushroom users who are less informed are used to storing their magic mushrooms and ending up spoiling them, which strips the mushrooms from its psilocybin content and, worse, leave them to rot completely. 

Proper storage of Dried Magic Mushrooms

With this in mind, here are some important storage instructions that every magic mushroom user should know. 

• Use vacuum seal- If you want to have a longer shelf life for your magic mushrooms, one of the best ways to make it happen is to use a food vacuum packer. Although vacuum packers are quite expensive, if you’re very keen on preserving your dried magic mushrooms, you should somehow consider investing for it. Vacuum-sealed dried magic mushrooms can exceed its usual shelf life since no moisture and air inside the tightly sealed bag prevents any molds and mildew from growing. 
• Use plastic or glass containers- One of the best and most practical ways aside from vacuum sealing dried magic mushrooms is to use plastic containers or glass containers that have tight lids or covers to prevent moisture and air from coming in. This will also prevent insects from devouring your dried mushrooms. Make sure that the plastic or glass containers that you are using are completely clean and free from any moistures so that your dried magic mushrooms will be preserved for a very long time. Also, make sure you put it in a dry place free from sunlight. 
• Use silica gel to prevent moisture- Also, using silica gel will prevent any moisture from developing inside your container. This is because dried magic mushrooms are still packed with minimal moisture content, even though it’s completely dried up. Moisture will trigger molds to develop that will spoil your dried magic mushrooms, so it’s completely practical to put in a couple of bags of silica gel in your preferred containers to help preserve your beloved shrooms. 

Conclusion

Treat your magic mushrooms with extra care by following the tips that are stated above. Just like regular food, magic mushrooms will eventually get worse, but there are tons of ways to preserve it. So, the next time you’re buying a bag of it, make sure you remember this post so that you’ll further enjoy it without any problems.