What Are Functional Mushrooms?

The term "functional mushroom" refers to mushrooms that offer functional health benefits beyond their nutritional profile. There are many different types of functional mushrooms, each offering unique benefits.

Functional Mushroom Market Growth

Functional mushroom supplements are becoming popular mainstream health solutions, having broken away from their niche consumer base. Increased visibility on social media platforms (like TikTok and Instagram) has contributed to market growth and exposure.

Mushrooms also satisfy the demand for natural products and align well with current health trends like immunity, cognitive health, mood, sleep quality, memory and focus.

Introducing Our New Multi Mushroom Gummies

We have been busy developing our Multi Mushroom Gummy, and we are excited to add it to our growing portfolio of shelf-ready gummies.

Key benefits of our gummy:

  • Vegan-friendly formula
  • Sugar-free
  • Low minimum order quantity
  • EFSA-approved health claims to display on your product label

The functional mushrooms in our gummy include: Lion’s Mane, Reishi, Maitake, Chaga and Shiitake.

Lion’s Mane Mushroom

A popular mushroom, known for its unique appearance resembling a lion’s mane. They are often used for their essential nutrient content and variety of natural health benefits.

Benefits of Lion’s Mane may include:

  • Supporting the immune system
  • As an adaptogen, Lion’s Mane may help the body respond to stress
  • Stress and anxiety relief
  • Decreasing fatigue

Reishi Mushroom

Reishi mushrooms are native to Asia, grow well in warm, humid conditions and are believed to be rich in antioxidants.

They may help with:

  • Supporting the immune system
  • Decreasing fatigue
  • Improving sleep and relaxation

Maitake Mushroom

Due to its bird-like appearance, Maitake is often referred to as ‘hen-of-the-woods’. It is suggested that Maitake mushrooms are a good source of essential nutrients which means they may help with:

  • Providing adaptogenic support which may help the body adapt to stress
  • Normal immune system function
  • Supporting healthy blood sugar levels

Chaga Mushroom

Chaga is a potent mushroom with a wood-like appearance that can take 15-20 years to fully develop.

Chaga benefits may include:

  • Chaga mushrooms contain beta-glucans (naturally occurring carbohydrates) which may boost immune defence
  • Being a rich source of antioxidants means Chaga may help to combat oxidative stress

Shiitkae Mushroom

Native to East Asia, Shiitake mushrooms are popular for their rich and savoury taste.

Shiitake benefits may include:

  • Supporting immune health due to its rich polysaccharide content which may boost white cell production
  • Shiitake is a natural source of vitamins and minerals like Vitamin D, Copper, Selenium and B Vitamins
  • Heart health support