Mushroom Empire

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything QA, Regulatory, R&D and procurement teams ask us before placing their first B2B order.

Origin & sourcing

Where is your Lion's Mane grown?

In our own climate-controlled cultivation halls in the Lublin region of Poland. We don't import finished material from Asia and we don't outsource cultivation to a third party. Substrate blocks come from Polish and EU EKO-certified organic suppliers, documented per batch.

Do you sell mycelium-on-grain or fruiting body?

100% fruiting body of Hericium erinaceus. We don't ship mycelium-on-grain. This keeps our material outside the EU Novel Food regime that applies to several mycelium-based Lion's Mane preparations on the market.

What makes your Lion's Mane different from Chinese imports?

Three key differences: (1) European EKO cultivation — full control from mycelium to extraction, no Asian repackaging, (2) Glycerosome technology — clinically measured bioavailability (study in progress), (3) up to 740 analytical data points per batch — including hericenones and erinacines (compounds responsible for NGF stimulation).

Quality & Certificate of Analysis

What does your Certificate of Analysis (CoA) actually contain?

Heavy metals (Hg, As, Pb, Cd by ICP-MS, PN-EN 15763:2010), microbiology (Salmonella, total count, coliforms, Enterobacteriaceae, S. aureus, E. coli, yeast, mould — PN-EN ISO methods), 62 nutritional parameters, and a 716-substance LC/GC pesticide screen per PN-EN 15662:2018-06. Up to 740 LC/GC data points per batch. A live HTML version of a sample CoA is published at /quality, plus all signed PDFs are downloadable.

How do hericenones and erinacines show up in your Lion's Mane testing?

Hericenones are characteristic of fruiting-body Lion's Mane; erinacines occur mainly in mycelium and are typically low in fruit-body material — our raw material is 100% fruiting body. Every batch is profiled for beta-glucans, terpenes, and polysaccharides. Independent bioavailability testing focused on these NGF-relevant fractions is scheduled for early May 2026; B2B partners will receive results as soon as they're published.

Products, formats & white label

Do you supply whole dried mushrooms or only extracts?

We specialize in pharmaceutical-grade extracts in two formats: ME-Powder™ (micronized powder) and ME-Glycerosorb™ (glycerosomes). We don't supply whole dried mushrooms — our focus is on standardized bioactive compounds ready for formulation.

Can you white-label or formulate to our spec?

Yes. We supply liquid extracts (Glycerosome and standard), powders, capsules and bulk. Our R&D team can adjust the bioactive profile (β-glucans, hericenones-A–H targeting, NGF-relevant fractions) to your spec, with documented batch traceability back to the cultivation hall and substrate supplier.

Can you help with custom formulations combining mushroom extracts with other ingredients?

Yes — that's our specialty. We've collaborated on formulas combining Lion's Mane with niacin, coffee, dairy products, and functional beverages. We offer full R&D support from concept to market-ready product.

Do you offer Cordyceps and other adaptogens beyond Lion's Mane and Reishi?

Lion's Mane and Reishi are our core lines — additional SKUs and formats are listed in the B2B catalog and price list. Request them through the contact form and we'll send specifications, MOQs, and pricing within 1 business day. Cordyceps is not currently in our range. The fastest way to evaluate quality and formats is the sample pack; if something isn't shown on the website, tell us in the form and we'll point you to the right SKU.

What is your real production capacity?

Current capacity: Multiple cultivation halls producing at scale. Growth trajectory: Expanding toward 150,000 substrate blocks capacity. Long-term: Transitioning to contract production model with certified European partners — our mushroom.vision stack as the quality standard.

Ordering & partnership

What's included in the sample pack?

The sample kit contains 7 products in one shipment: 5× Liquid Extracts (30 ml each), 1× Lion's Mane + Niacin Capsules (120 pcs), and 1× Lion's Mane + Niacin Powder (60 g). No minimum order required — order directly from our website and test the full range before committing to wholesale volumes.

How do I access the B2B catalog and pricing?

Fill out the contact form and we'll send you the full catalog within 1 business day — including pricing tiers, product specs, and technical datasheets. For larger volumes or custom formulations, we'll schedule a call.

How do commercial sample orders work?

Sample packs are available online without MOQ. For larger-volume commercial samples needed for production trials, we issue a proforma invoice — samples are dispatched once payment is confirmed.

What is the minimum order quantity for B2B supply?

MOQs and pricing tiers vary by product line and format. Current details are published on our B2B price list page. Sample packs are available without MOQ — ideal for initial evaluation before scaling.

Can I order a sample pack to a private address before registering my company?

Yes — sample packs can be shipped to any address worldwide. No business registration required. Perfect if you're in the early stages of building your brand and want to test the product quality first. EU orders include 23% VAT.

Do you offer contract manufacturing or only ingredient supply?

Two models: (1) B2B Macro — we supply premium ingredients, you manufacture (with our R&D support), (2) White Label — complete turnkey solution: market-ready product under your brand.

Shipping & logistics

Do you work with brands globally?

Yes — we ship worldwide. We supply ingredient brands, supplement manufacturers, and formulators across Europe, the UK, the US, Japan, and beyond. Wherever your brand operates, we can support your supply chain — from the first sample pack to ongoing bulk orders.

Do you ship outside the EU?

Yes — EU, UK, US and Japan. We handle export documentation, can provide your QA team with batch-level CoA and SDS in advance of every shipment, and support your regulatory dossiers with origin, substrate and extraction documentation.

How quickly do you ship and deliver bulk B2B orders?

Standard B2B orders are dispatched within 3–5 business days after proforma confirmation. Delivery times depend on destination — Europe typically 2–5 days, international routes 5–10 days. We'll confirm the timeline when your order is placed.

How fast can I get samples?

Sample kits with Lion's Mane Glycerosome extract, powder and capsules ship within 2–3 working days from order confirmation, with the matching CoA pack. Order online or talk to our B2B team for a tailored sample selection.

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