Which mushrooms are in Premier Fermented Mushroom Blend?
Premier Fermented Mushroom Blend contains cordyceps, reishi, Royal Sun Agaricus, shiitake, maitake, and turkey tail.
These six species are included together as fermented mushroom mycelial biomass rather than as six individually measured fruiting-body extracts.
The Six Mushrooms in the Formula
| Common name | Scientific name | Role in the blend |
|---|---|---|
| Cordyceps | Cordyceps militaris | Adds functional mushroom diversity and compounds traditionally associated with vitality and resilience |
| Reishi | Ganoderma lucidum | Contributes mushroom polysaccharides and other naturally occurring fungal compounds |
| Royal Sun Agaricus | Agaricus blazei | Adds another distinct source of mushroom-derived polysaccharides |
| Shiitake | Lentinula edodes | Provides compounds from a widely used culinary and functional mushroom |
| Maitake | Grifola frondosa | Broadens the formula’s mushroom and polysaccharide profile |
| Turkey tail | Trametes versicolor | Provides a distinct range of naturally occurring fungal polysaccharides |
Why Combine Multiple Mushroom Species?
Different mushroom species contain different combinations of polysaccharides, structural fibers, proteins, and other naturally occurring fungal compounds.
Using six species creates a broader mushroom profile than relying on one species alone. However, a multi-mushroom formula should not automatically be assumed to be stronger than every single-mushroom product. The form, processing method, serving size, and disclosed ingredient amounts also matter.
Are the Individual Mushroom Amounts Listed?
No. The label provides a total of 1.97 grams for the complete Fermented Organic Immune Blend, which also contains acerola cherry, green tea leaf extract, and fermented ginger root.
The quantity of each individual mushroom is not disclosed. It would therefore be inaccurate to claim that the six species are present in equal amounts or that one mushroom dominates the blend.
Are These Fruiting-Body Mushrooms?
The product is described as containing fermented mushroom mycelial biomass grown on organic oats. It is not presented as a fruiting-body-only extract.
Mycelium is the fine branching network through which a fungus grows and gathers nutrients. Mycelial biomass includes cultivated mycelium together with material from the growth substrate.
What About Beta-Glucans?
Mushrooms naturally contain various polysaccharides, including beta-glucans. Premier Fermented Mushroom Blend does not list a standardized beta-glucan percentage or amount.
The formula should therefore be described as supplying fermented mushroom material and mushroom-derived polysaccharides, not as a standardized high-beta-glucan extract.
The Practical Takeaway
The six-mushroom combination is useful for people who value mushroom diversity in one daily powder. The formula should still be evaluated as a complete product that includes mycelial biomass, organic oats, prebiotic fiber, acerola cherry, green tea, and ginger.