Antiviral? Check the Science.

Recent research on the β-glucans present in Shiitake mushrooms has suggested extreme efficacy in preventing viral replication after infection in both enveloped and non-enveloped viruses.

Rincão et. al, 2012, “Polysaccharide and extracts from Lentinula edodes: structural features and antiviral activity”.

What about cancer?

One word: Lentinan. Lentinan is the polysaccharide that gives our mushrooms their distinctive ‘umami’ and garlicky flavor profile. Our log-grown production method yields Lentinan levels three times higher than those of shiitakes grown on sawdust or substrate!

• Lentinan supports cholesterol reduction, immune system enhancement, and tumor suppression through T-cell boosting properties

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center on Lentinan

• We harvest our caps to maximize Lentinan levels, harvesting twice per day to catch caps at the optimal "veil break" stage of development*

• Wild Harvest Shiitake contain high levels of other immunogenic agents such as Selenium, Potassium, and Vitamins B6 and B12

• Because we grow outdoors, our shiitakes also absorb Vitamin D directly from the sun, just like humans do!

*D. Brauer et. al, 2010, "Potential for manipulating the polysaccharide content of shiitake mushrooms".

Shiitake beta-glucans have also been shown to be extremely effective in reducing fat deposition. Our mushrooms are double the fiber of commodity shiitakes, making them an even more essential part of your diet.