Contamination in magic mushroom cakes, what to do and how to prevent it?
Growing mushrooms, whether domestic or commercial, is a fascinating activity that allows enthusiasts to enjoy a wide variety of mushrooms, whether edible, medicinal...or magical! However, as with any form of agriculture, growing mushrooms is not without its challenges, and one of the most important problems that growers face is possible contaminations, usually caused by other fungi or bacteria.
As we say, these contaminations can come from various sources and can compromise the quality and safety of the mushrooms produced. In fact, any professional will recommend discarding any mushroom cake (not to mention the mushrooms themselves) that has any type of contamination. In today's article, we are going to take a look at how you can prevent them, which are the most common, and what can be done in case you find traces of molds or bacteria in your mushroom cake.