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What Are Beta-Glucans?
Beta-glucans are glucose-based polysaccharides found in the cell walls of mushrooms, as well as in yeast, oats and barley. This article explains what they are, how...
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Beginner questions answered: what functional mushrooms are, how extracts are made and how to choose.
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Fruiting Body vs Mycelium: Understanding the Difference
A mushroom’s fruiting body and its mycelium are two different parts of the same organism, and products made from each can be very different. This article...
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What Does Dual Extract Mean?
“Dual extract” means a mushroom has been extracted in two different solvents, usually hot water and alcohol, and the results combined. Here’s why the method exists,...
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Mushroom Extracts Explained: Tinctures, Powders and Concentrates
Tinctures, extract powders, concentrates, whole powders: mushroom product names are used loosely. This guide explains what each is and how to tell them apart.
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How to Read a Mushroom Extract Label
A mushroom product label can tell you a great deal, if you know how to read it. This step-by-step guide covers the species, the part used,...
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What Is a Mushroom Tincture?
A mushroom tincture is a liquid extract of mushroom, usually made with water and alcohol. This article explains how tinctures are made, what’s in the bottle,...
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The Complete Guide to Functional Mushrooms
Functional mushrooms are species valued for more than flavour, from Lion’s Mane and Reishi to Cordyceps, Chaga and Oyster. This guide explains what the term means,...