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Functional Mushrooms
Botanical Ingredients for Functional Nutrition and Wellness

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Natural mushroom-based ingredients for functional food and beverage applications

Functional mushrooms are widely used in modern nutrition concepts to support cognitive performance, immune health, energy balance, and overall well-being. These mushrooms are valued for their naturally occurring bioactive compounds, including beta-glucans, polysaccharides, and secondary metabolites that contribute to their functional properties.

Our functional mushroom ingredients are based on MycoThrive™ powdered mushroom extracts, produced exclusively from the fruiting bodies to ensure purity, potency, and consistent quality. The mushrooms are extracted using a water-based process designed to maximize the availability of hydrophilic compounds while preserving the natural profile of each varietal. All extracts are third-party tested and supported by a stable, scalable, and sustainability-focused supply chain developed in collaboration with leading mycologists.

Ongoing research and extract standardization allow for reliable functional performance across applications, making these mushroom ingredients suitable for food, beverage, and nutrition products that require clean-label positioning and reproducible efficacy.

Product	Sensory	Ingredients	ß-Glucans	Conventional	Organic
MycoThrive™ Lion´s Mane	Earthy, Neutral, Umami	100% Mushroom	1,3 / 1,6	✓	✓
MycoThrive™ Cordyceps	Earthy, Neutral, Umami	100% Mushroom	1,3 / 1,6	✓	✓
MycoThrive™ Chaga	Earthy, Neutral, Umami	100% Mushroom	1,3 / 1,6	✓	✓
MycoThrive™ Reishi	Earthy, Neutral, Umami	100% Mushroom	1,3 / 1,6	✓	✓
MycoThrive™ Maitake	Earthy, Neutral, Umami	100% Mushroom	1,3 / 1,6	✓	✓
MycoThrive™ Shiitake	Earthy, Neutral, Umami	100% Mushroom	1,3 / 1,6	✓	✓

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Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus)

Lion’s Mane is best known for its role in supporting cognitive performance and mental clarity. It contains a unique profile of bioactive compounds, including beta-glucans, hericenones, and erinacines, which are associated with its nootropic properties.

MycoThrive™ Lion’s Mane is supported by human clinical research demonstrating acute cognitive benefits, with measurable effects observed shortly after consumption. These benefits include improved attention, focus, working memory, and reaction time, making Lion’s Mane particularly suitable for cognitive health, productivity, and mental performance applications. In addition to its cognitive benefits, Lion’s Mane also supports a balanced immune response.

Key Functional Benefits:
Supports attention, focus, and working memory
Enhances mental processing speed and reaction time
Supports mood and emotional balance
Contributes to healthy immune function

Ingredient Details:
Standardized to β-Glucans (1,3 / 1,6)
Sensory profile: earthy, neutral, umami
USDA certified organic

Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris)

Cordyceps is widely used in active nutrition and wellness products for its ability to support stamina, endurance, and non-stimulant energy. Unlike caffeine-based ingredients, Cordyceps provides a more balanced and sustained energy profile, making it suitable for daily use and performance-focused applications.

MycoThrive™ Cordyceps is cultivated using a controlled, 100% vegan growth medium that supports optimal nutrient development and consistent potency. This approach allows the mushroom to develop a balanced composition of bioactive compounds while ensuring scalability and quality.

Key Functional Benefits:
Provides stimulant-free energy
Supports stamina and endurance
Contributes to healthy immune function

Ingredient Details:
Standardized to β-Glucans (1,3 / 1,6)
Sensory profile: earthy, neutral, umami
100% vegan

Chaga (Inonotus obliquus)

Chaga is often referred to as the “King of Mushrooms” due to its dense concentration of bioactive compounds and long history of use in traditional wellness practices. Technically classified as a sclerotium rather than a fruiting body, Chaga develops slowly on birch trees, absorbing nutrients over many years.

MycoThrive™ Chaga is sustainably sourced from wild-grown Chaga harvested in Finland’s birch forests, where clean air, pure water, and long growth cycles contribute to its potency. The extract is rich in polysaccharides and phenolic compounds associated with antioxidant activity, healthy aging, and vitality.

Key Functional Benefits:
Provides antioxidant support
Supports healthy aging and vitality
Contributes to a balanced immune response

Ingredient Details:
Standardized to β-Glucans (1,3 / 1,6)
Sensory profile: earthy, neutral, umami
USDA certified organic
Sourced from PEFC- or FSC-certified forests

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)

Reishi has been valued for centuries in traditional Eastern medicine and is often associated with longevity, balance, and overall wellness. It is commonly used in products designed to support stress management, relaxation, and sleep quality.

MycoThrive™ Reishi extract functions as an adaptogenic ingredient that helps the body respond to physical and mental stress while supporting a balanced nervous system. Its calming properties make it particularly suitable for evening formulations, relaxation products, and wellness-focused nutrition concepts.

Key Functional Benefits:
Supports stress management and relaxation
Promotes healthy sleep quality
Supports mood and emotional well-being
Helps maintain balanced immune function

Ingredient Details:
Standardized to β-Glucans (1,3 / 1,6)
Sensory profile: earthy

Maitake (Grifola frondosa)

Maitake is primarily used for its immune-supporting properties and its broad nutritional profile. It contains beta-glucans, proteins, dietary fiber, and naturally occurring micronutrients that contribute to its functional benefits.

MycoThrive™ Maitake extract is evidence-based and well suited for daily wellness products focused on immune balance, antioxidant support, and digestive health.

Key Functional Benefits:
Supports healthy immune function
Provides antioxidant support
Promotes gut health through dietary fiber

Ingredient Details:
Standardized to β-Glucans (1,3 / 1,6)
Sensory profile: earthy, neutral, umami
Identification: positive

Shiitake (Lentinula edodes)

Shiitake is one of the most widely recognized functional mushrooms and is commonly used in immune-supporting and general wellness products. It contains beta-glucans, antioxidants, dietary fiber, proteins, and essential micronutrients that contribute to its nutritional value.

MycoThrive™ Shiitake is produced with a focus on sustainability and resource efficiency, offering high yield potential while maintaining consistent quality. This makes it suitable for scalable food and nutrition applications.

Key Functional Benefits:
Supports healthy immune function
Provides antioxidant support
Promotes gut health through dietary fiber

Ingredient Details:
Standardized to β-Glucans (1,3 / 1,6)
Sensory profile: earthy, neutral, umami
Identification: positive