Recent advances in quality preservation of postharvest golden needle mushroom (Flammulina velutiper).

The golden needle mushroom (Flammulina velutiper) is one of the most productive mushrooms in the world. However, F. velutiper experiences continuous quality degradation in terms of changes in colour and textural characteristics, loss of moisture, nutrition, and flavour, and increased microbial populations due to its high respiratory activity during the post-harvest phase. Post-harvest preservation techniques, including physical, chemical, and biological methods, play a vital role in maintaining post-harvest quality and extending the shelf life of mushrooms. Therefore, in this study, the decay process of F. velutiper and the factors affecting its quality were comprehensively reviewed. Additionally, the preservation methods (e.g., low-temperature storage, packaging, plasma treatment, antimicrobial cleaning, and 1-MCP treatment) for F. velutipe used for the last five years were compared to provide an outlook on future research directions. Overall, this review aims to provide a reference for developing novel, green, and safe preservation techniques for F. velutiper. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.