We supply food-grade whole dried lion’s mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) with multiple grading options. Different fruiting body size grades can be selected to match requirements for culinary applications, botanical tea mixing, food formulation and plant ingredient compounding. Each batch is inspected and tested by third-party independent laboratories to meet international food safety and clean-label standards.

• Botanical Source: Dried fruiting body of Hericium erinaceus

• Latin name: Hericium erinaceus
  

• Processing Technology: Mushroom harvesting, washing, trimming, low-temperature drying, size grading, impurity sorting, manual inspection

• Appearance: Whole dried fruiting bodies, clean surface, off-white to light beige colour, no mildew, no musty rancid smell

• Natural Components: Contains polysaccharides and natural mineral elements naturally present in lion’s mane mushroom

• Available Types: Whole dried lion’s mane mushroom; multiple fruiting body size grades available

• Handling Feature: Firm and fibrous texture, suitable for soaking, simmering, slicing and blending into food formulations

• Key Features: Intact fruiting bodies, low foreign matter content, stable batch sensory quality, natural mild earthy aroma, clean formulation

• Available Certifications: ISO22000, Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO, Vegan compliant

• Shelf Life: 24 months under sealed, cool, dry and dark storage conditions

Raw Material Natural Characteristics

Hericium erinaceus is an edible fungus whose fruiting body naturally accumulates a range of natural substances during growth. Our whole dried lion’s mane mushroom is harvested at the proper growth stage, then gently dried and sorted to keep the natural fruiting body structure and original mild earthy flavour. With stable physical properties and flexible application options, this fungal raw material fits the global market trend for natural, plant-based and clean-label food ingredients.

• Natural Mushroom Source: Harvested from mature Hericium erinaceus fruiting bodies, sourced from stable cultivation areas, without mixing with other mushroom varieties.

• Mild Drying Process: Low-temperature drying treatment reduces moisture while limiting heat impact, helping maintain the natural aroma and texture of lion’s mane mushroom.

• Consistent Grading Standard: Unified sorting and size classification ensure similar fruiting body dimensions and appearance between batches, convenient for end product formulation and packaging design.

• Wide Application Flexibility: Whole fruiting bodies can be used directly or cut into smaller pieces, compatible with many culinary and food systems for different production needs.

Disclaimer: This product is food-grade natural dried edible fungus raw material only, for food formulation and processing. All descriptions refer only to natural material properties and application features. No medical judgement, treatment or health-related claims are made.

Application Fields

Thanks to its natural whole fruiting body form, distinctive mild earthy aroma and stable batch quality, lion’s mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) is widely used in global culinary, botanical tea, beverage and food ingredient manufacturing industries:

• Culinary & Botanical Tea Blends: Dried mushroom raw materials for cooking and herbal tea mixes

• Beverage Formulation: Natural flavour ingredients for plant-based drinks and specialty beverage bases

• Specialty Food Recipes: Additive for ready meals, soup mixes and specialty plant-based food development

• Food Ingredient Compounding: Mixed botanical formulations, plant-based food raw materials, clean label food production

• Retail Packing: Bulk raw material for private label retail packaging of dried edible fungi

Our Supplier Advantages

We operate standardized lion’s mane trimming and drying lines. Stable raw material sourcing and complete batch inspection systems help maintain consistent mushroom appearance, low impurity levels and fresh natural earthy aroma for bulk export orders.

• Careful Raw Material Selection: Harvest fruiting bodies at suitable maturity, remove underdeveloped, broken and discoloured sections and foreign impurities to secure quality from the source.

• Controlled Low-Temp Drying: Adjust drying parameters carefully to reduce moisture content without heavy heat treatment, protecting natural flavour and texture of lion’s mane mushroom.

• Multi-stage Sorting & Inspection: Combine machine grading and manual picking to cut foreign matter and broken mushroom fragments, improving uniformity of finished fungal material.

• Full Batch Quality Control: Each batch is tested for moisture, appearance, microbial and heavy metal indicators before shipment, meeting international food export standards.

• Custom Service Available: Support selection of fruiting body size grading and packaging options. We can provide COA, MSDS and other export documents.

Packaging & Storage Guidelines

• Standard Export Packaging: 25kg food-grade polypropylene woven bag with inner plastic liner; small trial packs available upon request

• Storage Conditions: Store in cool, dry, dark and ventilated warehouse. Keep away from high temperature, humid air and direct sunlight.

• Storage Reminder: Dried lion’s mane mushroom contains natural fungal compounds and fibrous tissue, and is sensitive to moisture, heat and oxygen. Seal tightly after opening to avoid mould growth, moisture absorption and flavour change.

FAQ

Q1: What grades of lion’s mane mushroom can you supply?

A1: We supply whole dried lion’s mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) with multiple fruiting body size grades to match different market and formulation requirements.

Q2: Are there any additives added to your lion’s mane mushroom?

A2: Our bulk dried lion’s mane mushroom goes through physical processing only. No added sugar, artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, suitable for clean label and vegan food production.

Q3: What about sample service, MOQ and lead time?

A3: Samples are available for quality and formulation testing. Regular grades are in stock for prompt shipment. Custom requirements can be discussed separately.