Some Products Made with Mushrooms and Mycelium
There are a wide variety of products made with mushrooms and mycelium, produced by different companies. Some examples include:
- Edible mushrooms: Fresh or dried mushrooms such as shiitake, oyster, cremini, and portobello mushrooms, which are commonly used in cooking and are available at most grocery stores.
- Mushroom supplements: Powdered or capsule supplements made from mushroom extracts, such as chaga, lion’s mane, and cordyceps, which are often used for their potential health benefits. Some companies that produce mushroom supplements include Four Sigmatic, Host Defense, and Real Mushrooms.
- Mushroom-based beverages: Coffees, teas, and hot chocolate made with mushroom extracts, such as chaga, lion’s mane, and cordyceps, which are often used for their potential health benefits. Some companies that produce mushroom-based beverages include Four Sigmatic and Kinoko Gold.
- Mushroom-based skincare products: Skincare products such as face creams, serums, and masks that are made with mushroom extracts, such as chaga, lion’s mane, and reishi, which are often used for their potential anti-aging and antioxidant properties. Some companies that produce mushroom-based skincare products include Mycotechnology, Hymed and Fungi.
Mycelium-Based Products and Utilizations
- Mycelium is the vegetative part of a fungus, it can be used to produce various products. Some companies that produce mycelium-based products include Ecovative, MycoWorks and Bolt Threads.
- packaging materials
- textiles
- insulation,
- even meat alternatives.
- Bioplastics: Mycelium can be used to create biodegradable and compostable plastics that can be used for packaging and other products. Companies such as Ecovative and MycoWorks are using mycelium to create eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plastics.
- Building materials: Mycelium can be used as insulation, soundproofing and even as a substitute for concrete. Companies such as MycoWorks and MycoBond are developing mycelium-based building materials.
Filters and adsorbents: Mycelium can be used to create filters and adsorbents that can be used to remove pollutants and heavy metals from water. Companies such as MycoRemedy and MycoTech are developing mycelium-based water filtration systems.
- Bioremediation: Mycelium can be used to break down and remove pollutants in soil and water. Companies such as MycoRemedy and MycoTech are developing mycelium-based bioremediation systems.
Soil amendments: Mycelium can be used to improve soil health, by adding microorganisms and increasing nutrient availability. Some companies such as MycoRemedy and MycoTech are using mycelium to create soil amendment products.