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Liquid Extract Flavourings FAQs

Double extract flavourings? Are they the equivalent strength to powders? The ratio is 10:1 on powders, but not the extracts. How does that work?

Powders and liquid extract flavourings are made using different processes. Our powders are 10:1 which means that 10kg of mushroom material has been used to make 1kg of powder. The powder is made using a spray-drying process. Our liquid extract flavou

Can I use different liquid extract flavourings at the same time?

Absolutely, feel free to use different liquid extract flavourings together. We encourage people to try different combinations of extracts to see what suits their needs best.

What is the starch content in your liquid extract flavourings?

Our liquid extract flavourings contain less than 1% of starch. This result tells us that we can separate most of the grain parts (mainly starch) from the mycelium with our patent pending extraction process.

Your label says there is alcohol in your liquid extract flavourings; how much and why?

Alcohol is used to extract the alcohol soluble compounds to make them bioavailable for the consumer. Without using alcohol in our extracts, you would only have the water-soluble compounds. The alcohol also acts as preservative. As one serve is 2ml, t

Are all your liquid extracts flavourings suitable for vegetarians and vegan diets?

Yes, our liquid extracts flavourings are vegetarian and vegan, containing no animal-based ingredients.

How should I store the liquid extract flavourings?

Our products are shelf stable. Liquid extract flavourings used regularly can be stored at room temperature but if you plan to not use them regularly once opened, we recommend refrigerating the bottles to increase longevity.

Can I still fast when using your liquid extracts flavourings?

Our liquid extract flavourings contain alcohol or vegetable glycerin, which are calorie dense. Therefore this will break a fast.

The extract doesn’t have a detectable mushroom taste. It is easy to take because of its mild flavour but just wondering about effectiveness?

Our liquid extract flavourings are 1:2 which means that 1kg of mushroom material is used to make 2L of liquid extract flavouring. The liquid extract flavourings are made using a double extraction method (water and alcohol based). This process ensures

Why do you use Kakadu Plum in your extracts?

The native Australian Kakadu Plum infused within the mushrooms brings a sweet taste to the extracts while enhancing the effect of the mushrooms.

Do you have a recommended schedule for when to take the extracts?

Here's an example of a day in the life of a mushroom biohacker. Inspired by Dave Asprey’s personal use:. AM: Cordyceps and Turkey Tail - add to coffee, tea or waterPM: Reishi and Lion's Mane - add to evening tea or water. Shiitake is perfect to have

Are your liquid extract flavourings made from pure mycelium or it is made from mycelium on grain or liquid culture?

Our liquid extract flavourings is made from a combination of fruiting bodies and mycelium. Our liquid extracts flavourings contain less than 1% of starch. This result proves that we can currently separate more than 99% of the grain parts (mainly star

My dropper doesn't have 'ml' marked on it, how many ml's are in a dropper?

Half a dropper full is approximately 1ml, you can use this as a guide for the recommended serving size (2ml)

What percentage of Kakadu Plum is in your liquid extract flavourings?

Our extraction processes and formulas are part of our company's IP, which is within our patents lodged.

Are there any calories in your liquid extract flavourings?

The calories involved are very low. Does each native ingredient come from an indigenous owned company?. All native ingredients have been sourced through our indigenous partnership with BUR'AN Australia, a social venture corporation with a defined str

Do you use fruiting bodies or mycelium?

Our liquid extracts flavourings are made using fruiting bodies and mycelium as we believe both have properties that are beneficial in this bioavailable form. Our liquid extracts flavourings contain less than 1% of starch. This result proves that we c