Mushroom cultivation often involves a critical step known as substrate pasteurization, and specialized drums play a key role in this process. These 210 litre pasteurization drums are designed to efficiently and uniformly heat mushroom substrate materials to eliminate competing organisms and pathogens while preserving the essential structure for mushroom mycelium growth.

Typically constructed from durable materials like stainless steel, these drums can be equipped with a heating mechanism, such as steam injection or hot water circulation, to raise the temperature of the substrate to a level that ensures pasteurization. The drums can be sealed to maintain the desired heat and humidity levels throughout the pasteurization period.