Lion's Mane

from $10.00

Lion's Mane Mushrooms (Hericium erinaceus) are valued for their unique webbed structure which when cooked results in a fibrous, meat-like texture and mild juicy umami flavor and are often used as a substitute for seafood, lamb, and pork. They are best prepared by sautéing, pan searing, or braising and are commonly served in pasta, soups, and salads or can be shredded to make delicious vegetarian crab cakes.

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Lion's Mane Mushrooms (Hericium erinaceus) are valued for their unique webbed structure which when cooked results in a fibrous, meat-like texture and mild juicy umami flavor and are often used as a substitute for seafood, lamb, and pork. They are best prepared by sautéing, pan searing, or braising and are commonly served in pasta, soups, and salads or can be shredded to make delicious vegetarian crab cakes.

  • Due to the delicate nature of the mushroom fruiting body, Gourmet Mushrooms are pre-order purchased for personal delivery to the Greater Colorado Springs area ONLY!

    Customers will be notified a few days before crops are harvested for personal delivery.

    Average wait time 1-4 weeks depending on the variety.

  • Lion’s mane mushrooms are considered the world’s first “smart mushroom” known to improve memory and mood. They offer a number of nootropic benefits and have been found to contain two compounds that can stimulate the growth of brain cells: hericenones and erinacines and may boost cognitive function, protect against dementia, reduce mild symptoms of anxiety and depression, and help repair nerve damage. They are packed full of antioxidants which may fight inflammation and oxidation in the body and contain a decent amount of potassium and iron.

    Lion’s Mane is fairly average in its nutritional value profile with 35 calories in a 100g serving, 7g of carbohydrates, 0g fat, 2g dietary fiber, and about 2.4g of protein.

    Statements not evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any disease.

    USA Proudly Grown & Harvested

  • Washing mushrooms change their texture and recommend cleaning your mushrooms with a dry brush or damp cloth and allowed to dry before cooking. Although edible raw, to access full nutritional and medicinal values, we advise they be cooked to break down tough cell walls and do not recommend eating raw.

  • Will roughly keep for 1-4 days when stored ideally in the air-vented crisper drawer in the refrigerator and loosely wrapped in a paper packing.

    Once cooked, mushrooms should be eaten within a few days or frozen, dried, canned, or pickled for long-term storage.

    Please follow as indicated. The seller is not responsible for allergies or ill effects.