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Maitake Mushroom

Also known as: Grifola frondosa, hen-of-the-woods

Safe

Maitake mushroom is a recognized edible food with no notable safety signals at typical culinary exposure. Concentrated beta-glucan extracts may theoretically interact with blood-sugar or immunosuppressive medications, but food-level intake is considered safe.

What it is

Edible fungus Grifola frondosa, native to East Asia and North America, used as both food and traditional supplement.

Used whole as a culinary mushroom or as a powdered extract in functional foods and supplements.

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Conventional food

European Union — EFSA

Authorised conventional food

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