mushrooms

Adaptogenic mushroom extracts for functional beverages

  • Fruiting body extracts
  • Beta-glucans ≥20%
  • Designed for beverages

Functional mushrooms are increasingly finding their place in beverage concepts designed to support cognitive performance, vitality, immunity and emotional balance. Discover Nexira’s mushroom extracts selected for their functional benefits, standardized beta-glucan content and sensory profiles ⬇️

OUR FUNCTIONAL MUSHROOM RANGE

lions mane

Lion’s Mane
Hericium erinaceus
Fruiting body
 
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
Mushroom extract
Beta-Glucans ≥20%

Cognitive performance

Focus

maitake

Maitake
Grifola frondosa
Fruiting body
 
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
Mushroom extract
Beta-Glucans ≥20%

Immunity

Vitality

reishi

Reishi
Ganoderma lucidum
Fruiting body
 
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
Mushroom extract
Beta-Glucans ≥20%

Relaxation & emotional balance

Stress support

*Benefits must be checked according to local regulations.

Beyond functionality, sensory profile is a key consideration when formulating mushroom-based beverages.

Lion's Mane

LION’S MANE
KEY SENSORY PROFILE
Umami · Cereal · Salty
 

POWDER COLOR
 
Light beige
COLOR IN WATER
 
Very light beige
 
AROMATIC PROFILE
INTENSITY 0 → 9

Bitter / Metallic 1
 

Acidic 0
 

Sweet 4
 

Salty / Iodized 4
 

Cacao 4
 

Earthy 2
 

Umami 5
 

Woody 0
 

Cereal / Malty 6
 

Smoky 3
 
Maitake

MAITAKE
KEY SENSORY PROFILE
Umami · Cereal · Earthy
 

POWDER COLOR
 
Beige / brown
COLOR IN WATER
 
Golden ochre
 
AROMATIC PROFILE
INTENSITY 0 → 9

Bitter / Metallic 2
 

Acidic 0
 

Sweet 0
 

Salty / Iodized 6
 

Cacao 2
 

Earthy 5
 

Umami 8
 

Woody 4
 

Cereal / Malty 8
 

Smoky 5
 
Reishi

REISHI
KEY SENSORY PROFILE
Smoky · Umami · Raw cacao
 

POWDER COLOR
 
Brown
COLOR IN WATER
 
Golden yellow
 
AROMATIC PROFILE
INTENSITY 0 → 9

Bitter / Metallic 4
 

Acidic 0
 

Sweet 0
 

Salty / Iodized 8
 

Cacao 7
 

Earthy 6
 

Umami 7
 

Woody 3
 

Cereal / Malty 4
 

Smoky 9
 

 

The mushroom extracts have been selected for their solubility and stability, supporting their use in beverage formulations.

Each extract is characterized for its organoleptic signature, helping formulators anticipate taste impact and build complementary flavor combinations.

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This communication is not intended to the final consumer. It provides scientific information for professionals only. Communications to the final consumer have to be checked according to local regulations in force, since the conditions of use are beyond our control. This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.