Shiitake extracted into a liquid form so your body can absorb it quickly and consistently.

A functional mushroom, Shiitake bridges the worlds of food and medicine—rich in umami and compounds that support immune and cardiovascular health.

In the 1970s, scientists identified Lentinan, a beta-glucan with measurable immune-modulating effects.

Other active compounds such as eritadenine have been linked to supporting healthy cholesterol metabolism.

Shiitake supports immune resilience, cardiovascular health, and cellular repair, bridging the gap between nutrition and function.
It’s the culinary mushroom that happens to work like a tonic.

Immediately (first few days)
Some people feel improved digestion or a subtle lift in energy — an effect of Shiitake’s rich nutrient profile and antioxidant compounds. Internally, its polysaccharides begin engaging immune receptors while eritadenine supports healthy lipid metabolism.

After a few weeks
Consistent use helps maintain cholesterol balance, supports immune surveillance, and promotes liver function. Clinical studies show lentinan, a key beta-glucan in Shiitake, can strengthen immune response over 6–10 weeks of supplementation.

Over months of consistent use
Shiitake contributes to long-term vitality: cleaner blood markers, steadier immunity, and faster recovery from daily stress. The changes are quiet but measurable, the slow build of better baseline health.

A note on the science
Lentinan and eritadenine are only part of Shiitake’s complexity. MYCRO’s broad-spectrum extraction keeps the full interplay of sterols, amino acids, and beta-glucans intact, ensuring the mushroom’s nutritional and functional benefits stay connected, as in nature.

All our ingredients are 100% Australian.

Original range ingredients:

• Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes)
• Alcohol (from sugarcane) (30 % v/v)
• Purified water

Contains alcohol.

Zero-Alcohol range ingredients:

• Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes)
• Apple cider vinegar (certified organic)

Dual-extracted then alcohol removed.

It is one of the most extensively cultivated and genetically characterised mushrooms in the world, with hundreds of strains adapted to different substrates, climates, and production systems. Despite this diversity, not all Shiitake strains express the same balance of lentinan and eritadenine, the compounds responsible for its immune and cardiovascular benefits.

We cultivate Strain 3790, the global reference standard for L. edodes, sourced from the world’s leading culture banks. It is prized for its dense fruiting body formation, consistent bioactive yield, and rich, authentic aroma profile.

Shiitake is cultivated at our Victorian farm using a blend of Australian hardwood sawdust and organic wheat bran as substrate.

This substrate mirrors the dead trees Shiitake prefers in its native forests, providing the dense carbon source it needs to build its signature umami flavour and complex bioactive profile.

Blocks are sterilised with steam, inoculated with culture, and incubated in complete darkness until the mycelium fully colonises the substrate. This takes many months and is the quiet, unseen stage of its life where strength takes shape.

To trigger fruiting, we introduce fresh airflow, filtered light, and temperature changes, simulating the shift of seasons on the forest floor that signals it’s time to grow.

Within a week, mushrooms begin forming: firm, aromatic caps rich in lentinan and ergothioneine, the compounds that make Shiitake one of nature’s most nourishing superfoods.

Once harvested, fruiting bodies are processed immediately for extraction, and the spent substrate is composted and cycled back into local agriculture, returning life to the soil that began it.

In our biotech lab, Dr Kyle Thomson and our team fractionate each harvested mushroom; that is, we divide it into distinct chemical groups (fractions) based on solubility, structure, and behavior.

Each fraction is then run through a bespoke extraction method. We carefully adjust: temperature, agitation, dilution, extraction time, and sonication settings, to extract and preserve each class of bioactive compounds without damage.

We avoid concentrating only one compound (e.g. beta-glucans). Instead, after the individual extractions, the fractions are recombined to mirror the natural “full-spectrum” balance found in the mushroom.

For stability and versatility, we use dual-extraction (water + alcohol). Some compounds (like triterpenoids, sterols, flavonoids) are not water-soluble and require alcohol to unlock them.

In our final blend, we maintain a 1:1 extract ratio (i.e. 1000 mg dual-extracted mushroom per mL).

To support consumer needs, we also offer alcohol-free versions. The alcohol is removed (via rotary evaporation), and the extract is stabilised with certified organic apple cider vinegar, instead of glycerin and synthetic preservatives.

As the kitchen hum quiets and the day begins to slow, shake your Shiitake bottle and draw up one millilitre.
The liquid glows deep gold in the dropper, a small ritual of closure.

Add it to a glass of water or post-dinner tonic, watching the liquid bloom and fade like a slow exhale.
The faint umami scent rises, earthy, clean, alive, a whisper from the forest floor.

Take your time drinking. Let the last light fade as you finish it.
Shiitake works in the background, supporting recovery while your body slips quietly toward rest.

No sweeteners, flavourings or colourants
No rice, grains, or myceliated substrate
No maltodextrin or sugar
No glycerin or preservatives
No imported ingredients
No starch
No gluten-containing ingredients
No dairy or animal products
No soy
No synthetic additives
No GMOs
No artificial anything
No hidden ingredients
No shortcuts

All orders ship from our Sydney lab via Australia Post, with Express Post available for $5 extra.

Enjoy complimentary standard shipping on orders over $75.

Orders are usually dispatched within one business day. As the growers and producers of our products, there may occasionally be short delays during harvest or production; if you’re in a rush, get in touch or check our stockists list to find a nearby store.

We ship Australia-wide.