Organic Lion’s Mane mushrooms, offer a tender, succulent, and surprisingly meaty texture with a mild, sweet, and distinctly seafood-like flavour, often compared to crab or lobster.
Organic Lion’s Mane mushrooms, scientifically known as Hericium erinaceus, are truly unique fungi with a striking appearance that resembles a white, shaggy waterfall or, indeed, a lion’s mane. Native to North America, Europe, and Asia, these remarkable mushrooms have been used for centuries in traditional medicine, particularly in East Asia. Our Lion’s Mane mushrooms are certified organic, meaning they are grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilisers, or genetically modified organisms, ensuring a pure and natural product. When cooked, they offer a tender, succulent, and surprisingly meaty texture with a mild, sweet, and distinctly seafood-like flavour, often compared to crab or lobster.
Beyond their intriguing appearance and delightful flavour, Organic Lion’s Mane mushrooms are garnering significant attention for their potential health benefits. They are particularly renowned for their reported neuroprotective properties, with compounds that may support brain health, cognitive function, and nerve regeneration. They are also a good source of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, and prebiotics, contributing to overall well-being and gut health. From a culinary perspective, their ability to mimic the texture and flavour of seafood makes them an excellent and versatile plant-based alternative in many dishes. They hold up incredibly well to various cooking methods, developing a beautiful golden crust when seared.
Its texture is meaty and tender with a sweet and fragrant taste similar to lobster or crab. When young, the colour is a striking white that changes to a more yellowish, lion-like colour with age.
Japan and Vietnam cultivate this mushroom for medicinal use to repair damaged nerves. Research has shown that the Lion’s Mane contains natural properties known as erinacines, which may promote nerve growth.
Cook in butter to intensify the flavour of lobster or crab. This mild mushroom easily picks up the flavours of whatever is being cooked. Sautee in garlic, white wine and parsley or add to stir fries in place of tofu or meat.
Organic Lion’s Mane mushrooms are incredibly versatile in the kitchen. Their seafood-like flavour makes them an ideal substitute for crab or lobster in dishes like “crab cakes,” “lobster rolls,” or seafood bisque. Try slicing them into thick “steaks” and pan-searing them until golden brown, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and garlic for a truly satisfying vegetarian main course. They are also fantastic roasted with herbs, shredded and added to stir-fries, or incorporated into soups and stews where they absorb flavours beautifully while maintaining their unique texture. For a simple preparation, tear them into bite-sized pieces and sauté with butter or olive oil until tender and slightly crispy.
Our Organic Lion’s Mane mushrooms are cultivated with the utmost care in controlled, organic environments. They are hand-picked at their peak maturity, ensuring their impressive, pristine white appearance and delicate structure are maintained. This careful harvesting process minimises damage and preserves their unique texture and flavour. We prioritise quick handling and delivery to guarantee that these exquisite mushrooms arrive at your doorstep in the freshest possible condition, ready for your culinary adventures.
Keep refrigerated, ideally in a paper bag to allow them to breathe. Use within 5-7 days for the best quality. Avoid storing them in airtight containers, as this can cause them to spoil more quickly.
14-17°C
70-80%
10 hours per day
500-1000ppm
5-16 days
Organic Lion’s Mane mushrooms, scientifically known as Hericium erinaceus, are truly unique fungi with a striking appearance that resembles a white, shaggy waterfall or, indeed, a lion’s mane. Native to North America, Europe, and Asia, these remarkable mushrooms have been used for centuries in traditional medicine, particularly in East Asia. Our Lion’s Mane mushrooms are certified organic, meaning they are grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilisers, or genetically modified organisms, ensuring a pure and natural product. When cooked, they offer a tender, succulent, and surprisingly meaty texture with a mild, sweet, and distinctly seafood-like flavour, often compared to crab or lobster.
Beyond their intriguing appearance and delightful flavour, Organic Lion’s Mane mushrooms are garnering significant attention for their potential health benefits. They are particularly renowned for their reported neuroprotective properties, with compounds that may support brain health, cognitive function, and nerve regeneration. They are also a good source of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, and prebiotics, contributing to overall well-being and gut health. From a culinary perspective, their ability to mimic the texture and flavour of seafood makes them an excellent and versatile plant-based alternative in many dishes. They hold up incredibly well to various cooking methods, developing a beautiful golden crust when seared.
Its texture is meaty and tender with a sweet and fragrant taste similar to lobster or crab. When young, the colour is a striking white that changes to a more yellowish, lion-like colour with age.
Japan and Vietnam cultivate this mushroom for medicinal use to repair damaged nerves. Research has shown that the Lion’s Mane contains natural properties known as erinacines, which may promote nerve growth.
Cook in butter to intensify the flavour of lobster or crab. This mild mushroom easily picks up the flavours of whatever is being cooked. Sautee in garlic, white wine and parsley or add to stir fries in place of tofu or meat.
Organic Lion’s Mane mushrooms are incredibly versatile in the kitchen. Their seafood-like flavour makes them an ideal substitute for crab or lobster in dishes like “crab cakes,” “lobster rolls,” or seafood bisque. Try slicing them into thick “steaks” and pan-searing them until golden brown, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and garlic for a truly satisfying vegetarian main course. They are also fantastic roasted with herbs, shredded and added to stir-fries, or incorporated into soups and stews where they absorb flavours beautifully while maintaining their unique texture. For a simple preparation, tear them into bite-sized pieces and sauté with butter or olive oil until tender and slightly crispy.
Our Organic Lion’s Mane mushrooms are cultivated with the utmost care in controlled, organic environments. They are hand-picked at their peak maturity, ensuring their impressive, pristine white appearance and delicate structure are maintained. This careful harvesting process minimises damage and preserves their unique texture and flavour. We prioritise quick handling and delivery to guarantee that these exquisite mushrooms arrive at your doorstep in the freshest possible condition, ready for your culinary adventures.
Keep refrigerated, ideally in a paper bag to allow them to breathe. Use within 5-7 days for the best quality. Avoid storing them in airtight containers, as this can cause them to spoil more quickly.
14-17°C
70-80%
10 hours per day
500-1000ppm
5-16 days
Monday: 9am – 4pm
Tuesday: 9am – 4pm
Wednesday: 9am – 4pm
Thursday: 9am – 4pm
Friday: 9am – 4pm
Saturday: 9am – 4pm
Sunday: 9am – 4pm
