The effect and mechanism of ultrasonic treatment on the postharvest texture of shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes)

Summary Fresh shiitake mushrooms ( Lentinula edodes ) are prone to texture softening and quality decline during storage. We investigated the effects of prestorage ultrasonic treatment on the textural changes of the mushrooms during storage. We monitored physiological parameters, such as respiration intensity, weight loss, cell wall composition and resistance‐related enzymes activity. The hardness of the ultrasonic‐treated (40 kHz, 80 W L −1 , 20...