Lion’s mane extract, powder and capsules
The lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus) has become increasingly popular in the last few years due to its potential to eliminate stress and bring more focus and balance into our lives. With our hectic everyday lives, that is not surprising.
From us you can buy lion’s mane as extract, powder and extract or powder capsules.

Properties and ingredients of the lion’s mane mushroom
Cultivation of the Hericium mushroom began in Shanghai in the 1950s and is now grown in other parts of the world. With an extremely wide range of flavors, it is a popular edible mushroom and delicacy, especially in Asia, where its taste is reminiscent of seafood with a citrus note.
Hericium’s appearance is also unmistakable: its imposing fruiting body is covered with white to cream-colored soft spines, giving it the English name “lion’s mane”.
It’s however not just great on the plate but a very valuable medicinal mushroom as well. Lion’s mane contains all eight essential amino acids as well as zinc, iron, selenium, and organic germanium.
The mushroom also has a high content of polysaccharides and polypeptides. Cholesterol-lowering phytosterols such as beta-sitosterol and ergosterol have also been detected. Hericium also contains erinacin, which seem to be the ingredient behind the mushroom’s potential to stimulate nerve growth.
Lion’s mane use cases in research and practice
Lion’s mane has been known for centuries for its ability to regulate the body and mind. The mushroom’s calming effect on anxiety, sleep disorders, and stress reduction has been widely studied. There are also other interesting studies on Hericium as an adjunct therapy for certain nervous disorders. A possible linkage between lion’s mane and nerve repair has also been found. Furthermore, it’s also commonly used for gastrointestinal disorders. Some studies have also showed that the mushroom could help in weight management by improving fat metabolism.
Our offering of lion’s mane extract, powder and capsules
We use only the pure lion’s mane fruiting body in all of our products. We never add mycelium or grain fillers to our raw materials.
product | quality | MOQ | Price |
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Extract* | Organic | 1 kg | Per quote |
Extract* | Conv. | 1 kg | Per quote |
Powder | Organic | 5 kg | Per quote |
Extract capsules | Organic | 2000 pieces | Per quote |
Powder capsules | Organic | 2000 pieces | Per quote |
Product specifications
Capsules
In addition to the mushroom extract or powder, the capsules also contain organic Acerola extract, which has a very high vitamin C content. Studies have shown that vitamin C significantly improves the absorption of the ingredients in medicinal mushroom extracts.
The capsule hull is made of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, so it’s completely vegan.
Cultivation and growing material
We grow our mushrooms in their natural habitat, the Chinese highlands, and rely on the expertise of local farmers.
The growing material used to grow lion’s mane consists of 78% sawdust mix (oak, maple, birch, poplar), 20% organic wheat bran, 1% cane sugar (conventional quality and 1% natural gypsum.
The organic production is done according to the actual valid EU regulations.
Food grade status
The products are suitable and safe for human consumption according to actual EU regulations (178/2002). According to the EU’s Novel Food Regulation (2015/2283), lion’s mane extracts and powders can be used in foods or beverages or as food supplements. You should still contact the appropriate authorities in your country to ensure that you can market and sell our raw materials.
Packaging
Powders and extracts are available in 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg containers, capsules in 2000 pieces/bag. All orders of 1 or 5 kg are packed in PE bags in a bucket, 25 kg orders come in a paper drum. All packaging that comes in contact with the edible raw materials comply with actual EU regulations.
Powder: Nutritional values per 100 g
- Energy: 1180 KJ/ 316 kcal
- Fat: 2,8 g; of which saturated fatty acids 1,2 g
- Carbohydrates: 23,9 g; of which sugars 3,2 g
- Fiber: 41,4 g
- Protein: 20,1 g
- Sodium: 0,02 g
Production methods
Extracts: Grinding mushroom fruiting bodies, metal detection, hot water extraction, centrifuging, spray-drying. Extraction ratio (indicative): 8:1 – 12:1. We standardize the polysaccharide content of the extracts at 30%.
Powder: Grinding mushroom fruiting bodies, metal detection.
Capsules: Weighing of the raw materials (powder or extract), mixing of the raw materials, encapsulation, cleaning of capsules.
Shelf life and storage conditions
For extracts and powders: 4 years when properly stored: at room temperature or lower, in a tightly closed package that keeps the raw materials protected from light, humidity and insects.
For capsules: 48 months after production date when properly stored: at a dry, cool place (room temperature or lower) and protected from sunlight.

Request a quote
Fill out the order form for the amount of lion’s mane raw materials you are interested in and our team will get back to you with a quote. We look forward hearing from you!
If you want a quote regarding multiple mushroom species, please use the contact form.
P.S. If your company is located in Italy, Portugal or Spain, please contact one of our local distributors from Eigenmann & Veronelli S.p.A. directly.
Italy:
Mr. Maurizio Garufi
Email: mgarufi@eigver.it
Tel.: +39 02 935 395 75
Portugal and Spain:
Mr. Lluis Restoy
Email: lrestoy@eigver.es
Tel.: +34 9 354 563 80