{"product_id":"organic-maitake-mushroom-powder","title":"Organic Maitake PLUS+ Powder, 100g","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaitake\u003c\/strong\u003e mushroom (Grifola frondosa), also known as the \"Hen of the Woods,\" is an edible fungi that grows naturally at the base of oak, elm, and maple trees across Japan, China, Europe, and North America. Highly prized for both its culinary versatility and its wellness properties, Maitake is a favorite among professional chefs for its rich aroma and distinct flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\nLegend has it that the mushroom earned its name—which means \"Dancing Mushroom\" in Japanese—because people would literally dance with joy upon finding it in the wild, captivated by its unique appearance and incredible benefits.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaitake is a potent source of \u003cstrong\u003ebeta-glucans\u003c\/strong\u003e. These mushrooms are also packed with essential vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin D, potassium, and copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eAbout Our Maitake (\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eGrifola frondosa\u003c\/em\u003e) Mushroom Powder:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur dried Maitake mushrooms are processed using a specialized industrial method known as \u003cstrong\u003esuperfine grinding\u003c\/strong\u003e. This transforms the mushrooms into a near-dust consistency, significantly enhancing their quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis advanced milling technique is crucial because it breaks down \u003cstrong\u003echitin\u003c\/strong\u003e—the tough, fibrous material that makes up mushroom cell walls (the same substance found in the exoskeletons of arthropods). Without breaking the chitin molecule, many of the mushroom's beneficial compounds remain \"locked\" inside the cells and simply pass through the digestive system unabsorbed. While chitin can be partially broken down through cooking, boiling, or freezing, these traditional methods only unlock a tiny fraction of the nutrients. To get a supplemental dose through food alone, one would have to consume an impossible amount of mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo further maximize efficacy, our Maitake powder is \u003cstrong\u003evacuum-dried\u003c\/strong\u003e while being continuously stirred. This additional step further disrupts the cell walls, significantly increasing the \u003cstrong\u003ebioavailability\u003c\/strong\u003e of the intracellular nutrients for optimal absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7280\/2299\/files\/maitake-savybes_480x480_44a7e933-4a9e-4eed-8670-758ea7305df5.webp?v=1768915151\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metabolism support, cholesterol management, mood balance, digestive health, gut function, heart health, and immune support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Organic Maitake (Grifola frondosa) Mushroom Powder, sourced from EU organic farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolysaccharides:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≥37%\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7280\/2299\/files\/EKO-logo_240x240_20377b1e-eaf2-405f-b700-5ce9be4a97f2.avif?v=1768824877\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertified according to: \u003cstrong\u003eLT-EKO-001\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections for use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Take 1–3g (approx. 0.5–1.5 teaspoons) daily. The powder can be added to warm beverages or mixed into food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. The food supplement should not be used as a meal replacement. A varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important. Not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest before:\u003c\/strong\u003e see on the packaging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBRAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch No.:\u003c\/strong\u003e see on the packaging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e store at room temperature, in a dry place, protected from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet content: \u003c\/strong\u003e100 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeller UAB MISHKAY Biotech\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStatybininku str. 9C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoletai, Lithuania\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eGrown and produced in EU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eKey Bioactive Compounds of Maitake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIAxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ePolysaccharides:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOver the last 30 years, more than 47 bioactive polysaccharide fractions have been isolated and purified from the fruiting bodies, mycelium, and culture media of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eG. frondosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eusing various extraction methods. The primary polysaccharides found in Maitake are beta-glucans and D-glucans (also known as alpha-glucans). Among these, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eD-fraction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eMD-fraction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare considered the most significant for their health-promoting properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProteins and Peptides: \u003c\/strong\u003eSeveral types of bioactive proteins and peptides have been identified in\u0026amp;nbsp;G. frondosa, including a specific lectin called N-acetyl galactosamine (GalNAc), commonly known as Maitake D-lectin (MDL). These mushrooms also contain ribonucleases, polysaccharide-peptides (PSP), polysaccharide-K (PSK), \u003cstrong\u003eergothioneine\u003c\/strong\u003e, and various enzymes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" class=\"Yjhzub\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe History of Maitake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaitake mushrooms were first discovered over 2,000 years ago by Buddhist monks in Japan. In fact, Japan was one of the pioneering nations in the mid-1980s that began cultivating\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eG. frondosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eartificially.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaitake is a significant part of Japanese culture, often depicted in art, literature, and even video games. In Japanese mythology, the mushroom is believed to possess magical properties and is frequently associated with luck, longevity, and prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Maitake is also cultivated commercially in the United States, particularly in the Northeast. Some American farmers grow the mushroom traditionally on hardwood logs, while others use advanced substrates like sawdust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring Japan's Shogun era, this fungus was so highly valued that its weight was traded for an equal weight in silver. A typical Maitake specimen averages around 4.5 kg (10 lbs), but in some areas, it can grow substantially larger, weighing more than 22 kg (over 48 lbs)!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MISHKAY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47877379162363,"sku":null,"price":24.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7280\/2299\/files\/maitake-papildai_1_ba510c91-17c9-4cb8-91c9-b43db1398315.webp?v=1772441135","url":"https:\/\/mishkay.com\/products\/organic-maitake-mushroom-powder","provider":"MISHKAY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}