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Lion’s Mane mushroom is the key to next go-to vegan steak

Occasionally, even vegans and vegetarians crave the robust heartiness of a classic steak. Here enters lion's mane mushroom. We know what you're thinking, there's no way a mushroom can mimic the gusto of a real steak — but don't knock it until…
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Mushrooms instead of dry ice for cooling

Need to keep your picnic cool? Try mushrooms instead of dry ice! Researchers document a remarkable cooling ability in yeast, mold, and mushrooms, thanks to evaporation “Cool as a cucumber” might be better phrased as “cool as a mushroom.”…
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Mycelium-based replacement for eggs

As pandemics threaten our world and the bird flu outbreak leads to a severe shortage of chicken eggs, food companies urgently search for alternative solutions. FreeFromThat, a Vegan Gastronomy Culinary Academy division, has collaborated with…
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Cigarette butts get mushroom makeover

Here’s an idea that could really grow on you. What if you could train mushrooms to eat cigarette butts and use the leftover plastic to create new recyclable products? Cigarette litter is a real pain in the butt, so Australian charity No…
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The type of mushroom that tastes similar to chicken

It's a phrase so many have used when trying to describe an unusual food or attempting to coax a stubborn child into eating dinner. "It tastes like chicken." While most children will likely be able to tell the difference between cooked chicken…
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Health trends 2023

Mushrooms are likely already on your radar as a next-gen nutrition powerhouse, but 2023 will see them become as mainstream as CBD and collagen. Rachel Chatterton, Head of Food Development at Holland & Barrett(opens in new tab), is predicting…
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How to incorporate mushrooms in diets

With January just around the corner, many people will have one resolution on their list for next year: a new year diet plan. Well, we’re here to tell you that you don’t have to wait until January to start a low-fat diet plan with meals…
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Biodegradable polystyrene substitute made from mushrooms

Polystyrene is one of the worst offenders when it comes to unnecessary single-use plastic packaging. Bulky and non-degradable, it is also a big contributor to microplastics, which wash up in our oceans and wind up in our drinking water, harming…
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Demand for vegan food means mushroom meat market is expected to hit nearly $1 billion by 2032

Mycoprotein, also known as mushroom meat, is a market that is expected to boom in the coming decade. If you haven’t had a chance to try vegan meat made with mycoprotein—also known as mushroom meat—yet, you likely will soon. The global…