Shiitake Mycoprotein

Designed for formulators, our ingredient couples high protein density and digestibility with a clean label. It’s built to help you meet nutrition targets while simplifying labels and improving sustainability KPIs.

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Green microscopic organism with textured surface and smaller structures surrounding it on a black background.
Green microscopic organism with textured surface and smaller structures surrounding it on a black background.

A Super-Ingredient for Next-Gen Food

A Super-Ingredient for Next-Gen Food

A Super-Ingredient for Next-Gen Food

Consumer surveys in Poland show that they:

Consumer surveys in Poland show that they:

Consumer surveys in Poland show that they:

42%
36%
24%
6%
42%
36%
24%
6%
42%
36%
24%
6%

Are willing to replace meat

Eat less meat than last year

Limit their meat intake

Are vegetarians and/or vegans

Global alt-protein market value

Global alt-protein market value

Global alt-protein market value

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$1.4 bn

In 2035

$0.7 bn

In 2025

High protein density

10.9
10.9
10.9

%

of egg, milk or meat

Key advantages at a glance:

Nutrition: complete protein; naturally rich in B12 and iron.
Health & safety: no cholesterol, low fat, no antibiotics.
Sustainability: lower CO₂, no deforestation, minimal water use.

Scientist using a multi-channel pipette to transfer liquid samples in a lab, wearing gloves and surrounded by lab equipment.
Scientist using a multi-channel pipette to transfer liquid samples in a lab, wearing gloves and surrounded by lab equipment.
Scientist using a multi-channel pipette to transfer liquid samples in a lab, wearing gloves and surrounded by lab equipment.
Scientist using a multi-channel pipette to transfer liquid samples in a lab, wearing gloves and surrounded by lab equipment.
Scientist using a multi-channel pipette to transfer liquid samples in a lab, wearing gloves and surrounded by lab equipment.
Scientist using a multi-channel pipette to transfer liquid samples in a lab, wearing gloves and surrounded by lab equipment.

Formats & use cases:

Ingredient formats: (e.g., wet biomass / concentrated—tailored per partner brief).

Applications: alternative proteins and ingredient systems across multiple categories.