The Rising Popularity of Lion's Mane Mushrooms

In the last 5-10 years, there has been a surge in interest around the Lion's Mane mushroom both globally, but especially in the UK, and for good reason. This distinctive fungus, known for its unique appearance resembling a lion's mane, is not only gaining popularity for its culinary delights but also for its numerous health benefits. Whether you are a food lover looking to experiment with new and exciting ingredients or someone seeking natural ways to enhance brain function and overall well-being, Lion's Mane mushroom has something to offer.

Packed with essential nutrients, Lion's Mane mushroom is believed to boost cognitive function, improve memory, and support overall brain health. Its potential to stimulate the production of nerve growth factor (NGF), a protein that plays a crucial role in brain cell growth, has made it particularly attractive among those seeking natural ways to enhance mental sharpness. 

Moreover, Lion's Mane mushroom is a versatile ingredient that can be easily incorporated into various dishes, adding a unique and earthy flavor. From stir-fries to soups, this mushroom delivers a delightful culinary experience. Join us as we unveil the health benefits and culinary delights of the Lion's Mane mushroom, and discover why it has become a rising star in the UK's food and wellness scenes.

As Lion's Mane Cannot be foraged in the UK legally, you only have two options in order to obtain fresh Lion's Mane Fruits. You can either grow it yourself with a grow your own mushroom kit, or you may be lucky enough to find it within Asian supermarkets, however the more mainstream supermarkets do not tend to stock this fabulous mushroom.

Ways to enjoy Lion's Mane Mushrooms

Lion's Mane Mushrooms should always be enjoyed cooked, With a taste similar to seafood, it is very popular with vegans and vegetarians, a natural sponge it will also take up flavor very well so often people marinate it with flavors of their choosing, then within a skillet it can be fried into a small, steak like piece, packed full of flavor.

Lion's Mane can also be enjoyed to maximize the health benefits in extracts, coffees, powders and tinctures. The best way to enjoy Lion's Mane benefits would be from extracts or products made with extracts rather than powders. An extract essentially means all the compounds you wish to retain from the mushrooms have been properly extracted in a bio available format that your body can use. Powders are a less concentrated product which the body is not always able to fully break down. Often certain types of extraction is required to break down the natural Chitin in mushrooms.

All of our Mushroom Coffees and Hot Chocolate products make use of Lion's Mane Extracts rather than powders for maximum efficacy. You can view our range of mushroom Hot Chocolate and Coffees. By making the use of fruit bodies only, we ensure the compounds we want to have within the product are present, it is a common pitfall to be weary of when buying mushroom extracts in general as extracts from mycelium often contain, grain, fillers and do not have the beneficial compounds in the same numbers as the mushroom fruit bodies do.