Medicinal mushroom powders like our Shitake Mushroom Powder have been used for more than 7,000 years by ancient Asian healers.  Mushrooms are excellent sources of vital enzymes and active components that help to boost the immune system and fight illness.  Our Shitake Mushroom Powder offers more than 50 enzymes, including those that aid digestion and combat blood disease.

The benefits of our Shitake Mushroom Powder are almost endless.  For more than 7,000 years, medicinal mushrooms like the Shitake have been used by healers to combat illness, boost the immune system, and provide a rich source of nutrients. The use of Shitake mushrooms gained popularity during the Ming Dynasty, when the Emperor and his family enjoyed this elixir of life.

Filled with Life-Giving Nutrients

Our Shitake Mushroom Powder is brimming with an abundance of protein, niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, potassium, and iron. Our careful growing process always guarantees that our Shitake Mushroom Powder retains the critical vitamins found in the Shitake, such as Vitamins A, B, and C. You will be hard pressed to find a better source of life-giving Vitamin D than in our Shitake Mushroom Powder, which is a rare food source of this essential nutrient.

Enzymes are crucial for enabling the body to perform many functions, such as digestion and the building of proteins. Our Shitake Mushroom Powder contains more than 50 enzymes, including Pepsin, which helps the body to digest food.

Eritadenine for Lowering Cholesterol

Animal studies conducted recently show that another substance found in our Shitake Mushroom Powder, eritadenine, can lower cholesterol levels in the body, regardless of diet. It works dose for dose in combating high cholesterol foods, with increasing amounts of Shitake Mushroom Powder yielding a proportional reduction in cholesterol.

L-ergothioneine – A Powerful Antioxidant

Another powerful component of our Shitake Mushroom Powder is L-ergothioneine, an antioxidant that is more plentiful in Shitake mushrooms than the two foods thought to have the highest concentration of this substance, wheat germ and chicken liver. An American research team at the 2005 American Chemical Society revealed that it was, in fact, the best source of this essential phytochemical.

A Proprietary Growing Process Yields an Abundance of Nutrients

The mycelia of the Shitake Mushroom contain the greatest quality of polysaccharide compounds, so we use this part of the mushroom in our Shitake Mushroom powder. We grow and harvest only long-established and proven mushroom spores, which are cultivated in gluten-free and organic substrates.

The highly nutritive matter that provides a food source for our Shitake Mushroom Powder is 100% pure with no additives or fillers. Our Shitake mushrooms develop throughout a carefully monitored process, which ensures that the most beneficial components of the mushroom are intentionally free from heavy metals or toxins that are present in many mushroom varieties.

After harvesting, our Shitake mushrooms undergo a cold drying and cold milling technique that protects the heat-sensitive enzymes, and breaks down fibers in the soft walls of the mycelia to make them more digestible.

Our Shitake Mushroom Powder is one of the first of its kind offered in the United States, and is of premium quality.

Try our Shitake Mushroom Powder as a tea, mixed with vanilla and honey, or added to your favorite vegetable dishes and sauces. You may also stir our Shitake Mushroom Powder into water.

Storage Instructions

If cared for properly, our Shitake Mushroom Powder has a shelf life of two to three years. To preserve the freshness of this product:

• Avoid exposure to heat. The powder will remain fresh if stored at room temperature or below.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
• Squeeze all of the air out of the bag before sealing.
• Seal the bag tightly after each use.
• Store the powder in a dry place, and avoid all contact with moisture.

Packaging

We package all of our superfood powders in all-natural brown kraft bags, each with a resealable zipper across the top. Each bag has a thin metal lining, which serves as a very effective barrier to light, oxygen, odors, flavors, moisture, and bacteria.

While printed plastic bags with clear windows may look beautiful, studies have shown that the toxins contained in the plastic are absorbed by food that is in direct contact with the plastic. Foods that are raw and all-natural, like superfood powders, are even more susceptible to this type of contamination than processed foods.

Botanical Name

Lenticus Edodes

Other Names

Champignon Noir, Champignon Parfumé, Champignon Shiitake, Champignons Shiitake, Forest Mushroom, Hongos Shiitake, Hua Gu, Lentin, Lentin des Chênes, Lentin du Chêne, Lentinan edodes, Lentinula, Lentinula edodes, Lentinus edodes, Mushroom, Pasania Fungus, Shitake, Shiitake, Snake Butter, Tricholomopsis Edodes

Country of Origin

United States

Possible Benefits

While much research is still being conducted, some of the possible health benefits of our Shitake Mushroom Powder may include:

• No additives or fillers
• May be effective in strengthening the immune system
• May help to fight free radicals
• May be beneficial for digestion
• Rich source of nutrients
• Contains protein
• Rich source of iron
• Contains a variety of vitamins and minerals
• Contains more than 50 enzymes
• May be effective in fighting infection
• May be effective in promoting proper cholesterol levels
• Contains essential antioxidants
• May be useful in promoting a healthy complexion
• May be a useful aid for weight loss

Suggested Usage

The recommended daily usage is 1-2 teaspoons. 

As with all superfood powders, listen to your body, as you may find that either a smaller or higher intake is more suitable to your body. We recommend that you start with the recommended daily amount, and, if desired, gradually increase or decrease your daily consumption.

This powder blends well with juice, rice or soy milk, and yogurt, or can be added to your favorite smoothie. It can also be mixed into your homemade energy bars. While you can add this powder to a variety of recipes, raw food enthusiasts avoid cooking or heating in order to preserve the food's nutritional value.

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