Tag: Mushroom cultivation

Mushrooms are renowned for their ability to bioaccumulate substances from their environment, meaning that while they absorb beneficial minerals, they can also take up heavy metals. Understanding what metals are in lion's mane requires distinguishing between essential nutrients and potential contaminants from the soil or growing medium. The final metal content largely depends on the mushroom's growing conditions, making sourcing a critical factor for safety.

Milky mushrooms, or *Calocybe indica*, are a unique edible species native to India and Southeast Asia that stand out for their robust structure and mild flavor profile. Unlike many other cultivated varieties, milky mushrooms thrive in warmer, humid climates and possess a characteristic milky-white color and dense, meaty texture.