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Dispatch
We’ll almost always ship the same day if ordered before 12pm, and next
day after 12pm (please just allow us a little wiggle room for a few rare occasions). In super busy times please allow 3-4 days for dispatch.
Please note this applies to all orders, including our express post shipments.
Tracking information
Once your order has been shipped, you’ll receive an email with your tracking link so you can stay up to date with where your order is at.
Delivery times
Delivery times are tricky to provide these days. You’ll be able to check your unique delivery estimate provided by Australia Post via the tracking link in your email with the subject “Your order has been shipped!”.
Shipping costs
Orders under $45
Standard Shipping via Australia Post - $8.95
Express Shipping via Australia Post - $12.95
Orders $45 and over
Standard
Shipping via Australia Post - flat rate $12.95*
Express Shipping via Australia Post - flat rate $16.95*
(*This does not apply to bulk growing supplies.)
Shipping destinations
Unfortunately due to the biosecurity laws in WA we are unable to ship this product there - however the white oyster, blue oyster, pearl oyster mushroom grow kits can be (yay!). And we currently do not offer international shipping. Sorry team!
Description
*Mushroom varieties by the kg may not be available on certain delivery days, as they are freshly harvested before delivery we will be in contact with crop availability for the week once the order is placed*
This variety of Lion’s Mane Mushroom was cloned and cultivated from a wild mushroom in the Otway National Park in Victoria.
Lion’s Mane mushrooms are medium to large in size, averaging 10-25 centimeters in diameter, and are spherical and elongated with a single, hidden base and overlapping, slender spines that average 1-5 centimeters in length and dangle freely down towards the ground ending in pointed tips. When the mushroom is young, the spines are bright white, but with age, the spines discolor to pale brown-yellow. Lion’s Mane mushrooms are tender and chewy with a mild, sweet, seafood flavor reminiscent of scallops, lobster, or crab.
Lion’s Mane mushrooms are quite unique, from the pom-pom like shape, to the way that it cooks. Before you go to slice up your Lion’s Mane, try gently pulling it apart with your fingers. It shreds just like chicken breast and is very easy to cook with. It holds its shape throughout cooking, it has a slight lobster-like taste to it, but it seems to absorb the flavor of everything else like most mushrooms.
Lion’s Mane mushrooms are best suited for cooked applications such as baking, frying, roasting, and sautéing. Their meaty texture is often used as a substitute for meat and can be served as a replacement for seafood, lamb, and pork. They are also commonly sautéed and served in pasta, stir-fries, soups, surf and turf, burgers, and salads. This mild mushroom easily picks up the flavors of the accompanying ingredients and can be a part of both side and main dishes.
The mushroom is very absorbent and too much water will ruin the flavor and texture of the dish. Lion’s Mane mushrooms pair well with apples, ginger, garlic, shallots, onions, butter, chiles, paprika, thyme, parsley, rosemary, sage, saffron, white pepper, kohlrabi, spinach, leeks, lemon, carrots, potatoes, pine nuts, meats such as beef and poultry, cashews, dry white wine, pesto, and chicken stock. They can also be cooked and then frozen for a couple of months.
Boost your brain and digestive health with the purest lion’s mane products in Australia! Our collection ranges from powdered extracts to capsules, tinctures, and more, so you can enjoy this super mushroom in different ways!
Origins of lion’s mane mushroom
This mushroom with a weirdly distinct appearance was first discovered and used in China and Japan around 2000 years ago.
It’s famous for its long whitish spines that come out from the body, forming a shaggy looking clump that resembles a lion's mane.
Aside from its look, it’s also notorious for having so many nicknames. In China, it’s dubbed hou tou gu. In Japan, it’s named yamabushitake after the Yamabushi monks who used the mushroom for meditation. And in other parts of the world, it’s sometimes called hedgehog mushroom, pompom mushroom, monkey head mushroom, and so much more.
Health benefits of lion’s mane
Lion’s mane mushroom has as many health benefits as it has many nicknames. Below are only some of the recognized potential health benefits of this fantastic fungus:
1. May help boost cognitive health
Some of our cognitive abilities deteriorate as we age. It’s the natural way of life. As people reach their golden years, they’re more susceptible to memory loss and other cognitive diseases.
This is where the lion’s mane may be able to work its magic. This mushroom contains two very special compounds called the hericenones and erinacines.
These compounds can help stimulate the growth of brain cells, improving the mental functioning of elders.
2. May help improve gut health
Lion’s mane mushroom may benefit not just your brain, but also your stomach.
In a study conducted in 2015, the polysaccharide in lion’s mane mushroom extract was proven to be an active ingredient in protecting the stomach from gastric ulcers.
The component can help to prevent the growth of Helicobacter pylori in the digestive tracts. This bacteria is responsible for stomach and duodenal ulcers.
3. It may also help reduce inflammation
Inflammation and oxidative stress are some of the culprits of several illnesses that we suffer from. While these are natural responses of the body, they can still impact our health negatively.
Good thing lion’s mane mushroom contains antioxidants and strong anti-inflammatory components that can fight off chronic inflammation and free radicals that cause oxidative stress.
Different ways to enjoy lion's mane mushroom
Depending on your preference, you can enjoy the lion’s mane mushroom goodness in different ways. This super mushroom is available in these formats:
Lion’s Mane Mushroom Powdered Extracts – you can mix with hot water easily to make tea. You can also mix it with milk or coffee!
Lion’s Mane Extract Capsules – perfect for on-the-go consumption. You can get the benefits of a lion’s mane mushroom without having to fix anything!
Lion’s Mane Mushroom Tincture – add an extra kick to your tea, coffee, or milk with a drop of this tincture!
Australian Grown Lion’s Mane Mushroom Powder – pure extract made from 100% organically homegrown in the Yarra Valley!
Why buy lion’s mane from Superfoods Australia
Here at Superfoods Australia, we make sure that every product that gets shipped out is of the highest quality. Everything is organically grown and harvested to make sure that you get the best nutritional power of the lion’s mane mushroom. Superfoods Australia's Lion's Mane Mushroom Extract contains >30% polysaccharides which consist of >15% Beta Glucans, is organic semi wild harvested, is a Pure and potent extract with nothing added, and is vegan and paleo friendly.
That’s why encourage you to return the product that you bought if there is a defect, or you don’t end up loving them.
You can either have them replaced or refunded. Just contact us and we’ll guide you every step of the return process.
If you love our products, just keep ordering and we’ll be more than happy to keep your superfoods stash filled with our products.
As always, we offer express delivery in all of Australia and the best part is, we’ll take care of the shipping fee for orders worth more than $100!