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Functional Mushrooms

Global Certifications. Guaranteed Bioactives

Trusted Ingredients

Bioshroom's mission is to supply the world's highest-quality functional mushrooms.

We operate out of a state-of-the-art facility in Cape Town, South Africa, serving nutraceutical, food, and beverage brands around the world.

Our ongoing commitment to research and development ensures our products remain among the best available globally.

Our facility is FSSC 22000 certified and operates in accordance with international standards, providing customers with confidence in the quality and traceability of our products.

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Guaranteed Bioactives

Transparency and Efficacy Drive Repeat Purchases

  • Bioshroom supplies Lion’s Mane with defined hericenone levels, making us one of the few suppliers globally capable of meeting this specification.
  • Every batch is accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) from an independent ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory, providing detailed quantification of key bioactive compounds.
  • Hericenones are one of the key bioactive compounds found in Lion’s Mane, contributing to its nootropic properties.

Lion’s Mane Bioactive Profile

Bioactive CompoundConcentration*
ᵝ-1,3 & 1,6 Glucans30%
Alpha Glucans≤ 3%
Hericenones (C + D)0.65%
Hericenes0.3%
Ergothioneine0.1%

*Typical batch data are shown for reference. Batch-specific analytical results are available upon request for the supplied lot. Contact us for more information.

Transparency Sells

The Evidence Behind Ingredient Disclosure

  • In a study of 1,157 European consumers, products that clearly list oat β-glucan and its health benefits achieved higher consumer acceptance and willingness-to-use.
  • A study of 1,497 consumers found that identifying the active ingredient “probiotic” generated increased willingness-to-pay, highlighting the benefit of functional ingredient communication.
  • A choice experiment on CBD oil found that products featuring defined CBD concentrations generated significantly higher consumer willingness-to-pay, showing the commercial value of transparent active ingredient disclosure.
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Our Products

Reishi functional mushroom ingredient supplied by Bioshroom

Reishi

Immunity & sleep

Ganoderma lucidum, also known as Reishi or the "Mushroom of Immortality," is an ancient adaptogen traditionally used to support the immune system. It is also widely consumed to promote relaxation, restful sleep, and overall well-being.

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Lion's Mane functional mushroom ingredient supplied by BioshroomBest Seller

Lion's Mane

Cognitive, mood & memory support

Hericium Erinaceus, commonly known as Lion's Mane, is one of the world's fastest-growing functional ingredients. It is widely celebrated for its potential to support cognitive function, mental clarity, focus, and overall mood and well-being.

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Cordyceps functional mushroom ingredient supplied by BioshroomComing Soon

Cordyceps

Energy & stamina support

Cordyceps militaris is a renowned adaptogenic mushroom known for supporting energy, stamina, and physical performance. It has been traditionally used to enhance endurance, reduce fatigue, and promote overall vitality.

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Our Ingredients are Formulated for a Range of Applications

Functional Foods
Functional Beverages
Supplements & Nutraceuticals
Pet Products

Why Buy From Us?

1

Guaranteed Bioactives

Bioshroom has invested extensively in cultivation optimisation and laboratory testing to ensure guaranteed levels of bioactive compounds in every batch.

2

Third Party Tested by Accredited Laboratories

As consumers become increasingly discerning about quality, transparency matters. Bioshroom issues a COA with every batch from an ISO-accredited laboratory.

3

FSSC 22000 Accredited for Quality & Food Safety

Our FSSC 22000 accreditation provides assurance that our products are manufactured under internationally recognised food safety and quality management systems.

4

Reliable Supply & Consistent Quality

We have substantial production capacity to support customer growth. We cultivate indoors using carefully selected genetics, ensuring consistent quality.

5

Geographic Diversification

Global supply chains can be unpredictable. Import duties, freight costs and shipping delays can change rapidly. Diversifying supply sources helps reduce risk.

6

Stable Pricing, Long-Term Contracts & Storage

We focus on building long-term relationships with our customers. Through supply agreements, we can provide greater pricing stability and help mitigate market fluctuations.

Don't Just Take Our Word For It

"The results speak for themselves, the best Lion's Mane I have ever used. Absolutely love the focus it gives me."

Melanie Erasmus, Health Stack

About Our Team

  • With over 50 years of industry experience, we partner with our customers and provide complete transparency, ensuring an authentic connection to the source of supply. 
  • Simon Hazell, CEO at Bioshroom

    Simon Hazell

    CEO
  • Volant Wills, COO at Bioshroom

    Volant Wills

    COO
  • Stephanie Rickert, Food Safety at Bioshroom

    Stephanie Rickert

    Food Safety
  • Callum Smith, Business Development at Bioshroom

    Callum Smith

    Business Development
  • Adrian De Vries, Biotechnologist at Bioshroom

    Adrian De Vries

    Biotechnologist
  • Lezaan Van Rooyen, Finance at Bioshroom

    Lezaan Van Rooyen

    Finance
  • Audria, Team Leader at Bioshroom

    Audria

    Team Leader
  • Justin, Production at Bioshroom

    Justin

    Production
Full-scale fruiting room in productionPurpose-built cultivation facilityIn-house tissue culture and geneticsLion's Mane fruiting in climate-controlled roomsPrecision substrate blending and fillingHygienic grow-room corridorsSubstrate blocks loaded for sterilisationIndustrial autoclave sterilisationLab-grade sterile culture workHVAC and climate control systems
Full-scale fruiting room in production

Advanced Cultivation

Bioshroom uses state-of-the-art cultivation techniques to ensure our functional mushrooms are grown under conditions that optimise efficacy and consistency.

Our advanced systems allow us to precisely control every variable, from genetics and substrate composition to temperature and airflow.

This scientific approach ensures that each mushroom develops its full spectrum of beneficial compounds, delivering the highest efficacy for you and your customers.

Grown in Pristine Conditions

Mushrooms absorb nutrients directly from their environment, making cultivation conditions critical to quality.

Our facility is located within South Africa's oldest UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, where purified mountain water and clean, filtered air support the production of high-quality mushrooms.

In an industry where quality can vary significantly, we focus on delivering products that are safe, consistent, and independently verified.

Our facility is also powered by solar energy to minimise our environmental footprint.

Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve landscape

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Frequently Asked Questions

We supply our mushrooms in granule ('tea cut'), powdered, or pieces format. For certain varieties (e.g. Lion's Mane), we can also supply fresh mushrooms.