Mushrooms

How to choose between plain powder and concentrated extract

The first criterion is the product itself: Cordyceps is a food supplement, to be taken at 1 g per day in a drink, without exceeding 3 g; Lion's Mane is an edible mushroom in powder form, with a mild, slightly woody taste, which is added to a hot drink, a smoothie or a culinary preparation. The second criterion is concentration: the plain powder (250 g) corresponds to the whole mushroom, dried and ground, while the 10:1 concentrated extract (72 g) is obtained from ten times its weight in mushroom, which allows a smaller daily quantity. The third criterion is simplicity: start with a single product in plain powder form.

Formats and prices

Organic Cordyceps and Lion's Mane powder (250 g) are 28.90 € each. The 10:1 concentrated extracts (72 g) are 45.95 € each. The Tikawa Focus Pack combines caffeine-free lupin coffee and Lion's Mane powder, at 49.95 €.

Use and storage

Store the powders and extracts in a cool, dry place, away from light, in their tightly closed pouch. Cordyceps: 1 g per day (half a level teaspoon) in a glass of water, a juice or a warm drink, without exceeding 3 g per day; not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women or for children; if you are undergoing medical treatment, ask a healthcare professional for advice. Lion's Mane: one teaspoon of plain powder, or half a teaspoon of extract, in a hot drink or a preparation.

Why these products at Biovie

Both mushrooms are grown in certified organic farming in Gutian district (Fujian, China), a region specialising in mushroom cultivation, and imported directly by Biovie. The 10:1 extracts clearly state their concentration ratio, which is not always the case for mushroom powders sold without details. The range is deliberately limited to two mushrooms, for a clear selection.