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Maitake Mushroom Powder | Mushroom Superfood for Daily Wellness & Balance | 60g

Maitake Mushroom Powder | Mushroom Superfood for Daily Wellness & Balance | 60g

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Maitake mushrooms, known in China as Hui Shu Hua, have been part of food culture for centuries. Sometimes called the “dancing mushroom”, they’ve earned their place in both kitchens and traditions thanks to their rich taste and nourishing reputation. Our Maitake Mushroom Powder makes it easy to bring that heritage into everyday cooking. You can stir it into a soup or broth, add it to a smoothie, or simply mix it into hot water for a warming drink.

Maitake Mushroom (Hui Shu Hua) Powder – Unleash Nature’s Potential

The powder has an earthy, savoury flavour that works in many recipes. It’s made by carefully drying and grinding organically grown maitake mushrooms, with nothing else added. No fillers, no preservatives – just the mushroom itself. For people who enjoy exploring functional foods, it’s an easy way to try something that has been valued for generations.

Unlike fresh mushrooms, which need washing, chopping, and cooking, the powder form is ready when you are. It blends smoothly into liquids, disappears into sauces, and can even be added to savoury baking like breads or crackers for a subtle boost. This makes it a practical choice for busy kitchens, while still giving you the connection to a food that’s been celebrated for hundreds of years.

Why People Enjoy Maitake Powder

Great tasteMaitake mushroom supplements bring a distinctive, savoury depth to recipes.
Natural goodness – Like other mushrooms, it carries a variety of vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds.
Long tradition – It has been used in Asian cooking and practice for hundreds of years.
Simple format – The fine powder blends into meals and drinks without fuss.

Why Choose Mycology Nutrition

We believe in keeping mushrooms as natural as possible. That’s why our functional mushroom powder is grown organically, handled with care, and packed without unnecessary extras. Every batch is pure mushroom – nothing else – so you know exactly what you’re getting. It’s straightforward, reliable, and designed to fit easily into daily life.

How to Use Maitake Mushroom Powder

Use 1–2 teaspoons a day, mixed into hot water, soups, or smoothies. Start with a little and increase if you like the flavour stronger. Some people enjoy adding it to miso soup or vegetable broths, while others prefer to blend it into morning smoothies for a gentle earthy note. However you choose to use it, the powder format makes it quick and versatile.

Please note: Don’t exceed the recommended intake. Keep in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Store out of children’s reach. Not suitable for anyone with mushroom allergies. If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or have dietary concerns, check with a professional before use.

FAQ

What is it made from?
100% Maitake mushrooms (Hui Shu Hua), dried and ground into a fine powder.

What’s in it? 
Maitake naturally contains fibre, vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds such as polysaccharides and beta-glucans.

Is it suitable for vegans?
Yes – it’s entirely plant-based.

How do I use it? 
Mix it into hot drinks, soups, sauces, or smoothies. It blends easily into both savoury and warming recipes.

Ingredients

Pure premium Maitake mushroom powder.

About our mushrooms

Mycology Nutrition Mushrooms are cultivated to the highest standards in California, using 100% organic oats. This process enriches the mycelia with valuable plant beta-glucans and enhances its bioactivity.

We ensure our products are free from heavy metals and microbial contamination by conducting rigorous tests both in the United States and German certified laboratories. Additionally, all our mushrooms are...

·        Artificial preservatives and colourings free
·        Naturally gluten free
·        Kosher
·        Free from GMOs
·        Suitable for vegetarians

Additionally, throughout the cultivation process, our mushrooms are exposed to ultraviolet light which significantly boosts their vitamin D2 content, addressing a common deficiency in Western diets, particularly during the winter months.

How to use

2g of powder (2 heaped spoons), 1-3 times daily with or without food. 

This powder can be added to any meal/drink (excl. citrus products). 

Serving spoon included inside.

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We have a 14-day return policy.

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  • High Vitamin Content

    In Eastern culture, the Japanese have long used Maitake as an adaptogen. It may assist the body in fighting against any type of mental or physical difficulty and may also help to balance the various systems and functions of the human body. 

  • Find Balance & Support

    Various studies have shown significant improvements in balancing blood sugar levels in Type II diabetes patients when taking Maitake powder. The high levels of beta-glucans in Maitake mushroom may also provide further immune system support. 

  • Anti-Cancer Properties

    A 1997 scientific paper by Nanba showed impressive results of cancer regression/significant symptom improvement in liver, breast and lung cancer patients. It may also reduce the side effects from chemotherapy, including loss of appetite, vomiting, hair loss and leukopenia. 

Marvellous Maitake

In the eyes of Traditional Chinese Medicine, this fungus is sweet in flavour and balanced in nature. It's function predominantly targets the lungs, kidney, liver, colon and bladder meridians.

Maitake has been known to potentially increase qi, strengthen the spleen, harmonise the stomach, clear heat, eliminate dampness, replenish emptiness, support the upright, strengthen kidneys, calms/anchors spirit, weak qi, exhausted body, lack of vigour, weakened mind and dislike of food.  

Magic Mycology

Our mushrooms are grown under highly controlled and hygienic conditions.

Free from GMOs, artificial preservatives and colourings, all of our products are tested in the USA & Germany to ensure zero contamination of heavy metals.

Naturally gluten free, Kosher and suitable for vegetarians