These aren't the ordinary mushrooms you'd pick up at the supermarket — and no, they aren't the "magical" kind either.
We cultivate them on hardwood sawdust, and they require carefully managed light, humidity and temperature. That means we can grow them all year long.
Out in nature, they appear on decaying tree trunks and logs. Scientists call them primary decomposers, and they play a vital role in nature's cycles.
What you end up seeing is life being reborn — and we hope you get to experience that for yourself.
They look almost too pretty to eat, don't they? Take our word for it — they taste even better than they look, and they're good for you too.
These mushrooms offer a wide range of benefits, whether you eat them raw or cooked. Cooking releases compounds that are:
Making mushrooms part of your diet becomes a lifestyle in itself. The more you eat them, the more you benefit. Think of it like exercising, brushing your teeth or getting enough sleep — you'll notice a change for the better.
So you'll not only have fun experimenting with new recipes, but you'll also come away with a fresh perspective and a deeper appreciation for locally cultivated gourmet culinary mushrooms.
Plenty of research exists on the benefits of eating gourmet culinary mushrooms, so enjoy digging into the findings! For recipe ideas, check out this list from our blog.

They contain strong anti-inflammatory properties and may help bring relief from a range of inflammatory conditions.

They can help regenerate brain cells and can improve memory, clarity, and focus as well as helping with depression and anxiety.

They contain pleuren which has been shown to have immune-modulating properties, containing antiviral and antibacterial effects.

These mushrooms include fibers called beta-glucans which then are broken down to fatty acids to help reduce your cholesteral production.

Their anti-inflammatory properties may help lessen symptoms of anxiety and depression.

They're high in antioxidants, which may help inhibit the growth of certain types of cancer.
These products are not meant to cure, diagnose, prevent or treat any disease or cancer. The information here is not a replacement for personal medical advice. These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; they have, however, been researched by scientists and scholars.
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