Fruiting body vs mycelium

These two words are used to describe different parts of the mushroom.

Mycelium are the roots of the mushroom combined with rice, oats, and or whatever it is grown on. Therefore, mycelium powder usually contains very little nutrients and can contain up to 60% starch. This starch can cause bloating, indigestion, and reduce the effectiveness of the product.

• In 1976, the FDA issued a statement in its Compliance Policy Guide, Section 585.525: Mushroom Mycelium – Fitness for Food; Labeling. It states: “Any food in which mushroom mycelium is used should be labeled to state that fact. Labeling should not suggest or imply that the food contains mushrooms.”

Fruiting bodies are the top of the mushroom containing all the vital nutrients for the body. High vitamin D, SOD, zinc, and other essential nutrients. They do not contain fillers and are very effective at healing the body. This is why we solely provide only the fruiting body of the mushroom in our products.