Maitake Mushroom Capsules · Immune Support · 90 Capsules

Maitake capsules: hen of the woods in a simple daily capsule

Maitake capsules are the most straightforward of our maitake supplements. Each pot contains 90 vegetable capsules filled with Maitake mushroom, for £24.80. There is nothing to cook, measure or taste, which makes them easy to fit into a busy week. If you love Maitake as a cooking mushroom but rarely see it in the shops, capsules give you a way to keep it in your routine all year round.

What is Maitake?

Maitake (Grifola frondosa) grows in large, frilly clusters at the base of oak trees. Its ruffled shape earned it the English name hen of the woods, because a big cluster can look like a bird settled on the ground. The Japanese name is often translated as the dancing mushroom, and in Chinese it is Hui Shu Hua.

Maitake is prized in Japanese cooking for its rich, savoury flavour. It naturally contains beta-glucans and other compounds researchers are studying. It is a food mushroom and it is not psychoactive.

How do I take Maitake capsules?

Follow the serving on the label and swallow the capsules with a glass of water. Taking them at the same time each day, perhaps with breakfast, makes them easy to remember. The capsules are plant-based, so they are suitable for vegans and vegetarians. There is no smell or aftertaste to worry about, and a pot sits neatly in a kitchen cupboard, a desk drawer or a wash bag.

Capsules, powder or gummies?

Maitake is available in more than one format. Here is how they compare:

• Capsules: No taste and no prep. Easy to carry in a bag or take on holiday.
• Powder: Earthy and savoury, so it suits soups, broths and smoothies. See our Maitake powder in 60g or 120g.
• Gummies: Raspberry-flavoured gummies with seven mushrooms, Maitake among them. Browse our mushroom gummies.

Who are they for?

Maitake capsules suit people who want a consistent routine without changing what they eat or drink. They are also a sensible choice if you dislike earthy flavours, or if you want something you can take at your desk. At £24.80 for 90 capsules, they are one of the more affordable ways to try Maitake. If you later decide you would like to cook with it as well, you can add the powder alongside your capsules and switch between the two depending on the day.

Why choose ours?

Our Maitake capsules are clearly labelled, vegan and lab tested, and they ship from a UK store with free delivery on orders over £30. If you would like to read more about the mushroom itself, our Maitake collection covers its background and shows every format we sell. You can also compare it with other mushrooms in our capsules range.