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What is Maitake?

Maitake (Grifola frondosa), also known as hen-of-the-woods or dancing mushroom, is an edible and medicinal mushroom with a distinctively branched growth habit.

Its numerous overlapping caps form large, tufted fruit bodies. In nature, Maitake grows primarily at the base of older deciduous trees.

The dancing mushroom

Maitake translates roughly to "dancing mushroom" in Japanese. This name is often associated with the high esteem in which the mushroom is held in Japan.
It is characterized by its highly branched form with numerous grey-brown, fan-shaped caps.

In nature, Maitake grows primarily at the base of older deciduous trees and is now also specifically cultivated.

A name that invites you to dance

The Japanese name Maitake translates to “dancing mushroom,” reflecting the special appreciation the mushroom has received in Japan.

Maitake products

Maitake Liquid Extract

From CHF 89.00

Organic Maitake Mushroom Powder Capsules

From CHF 38.00

Organic Maitake Powder

CHF 28.00

Organic Maitake Extract + Powder Capsules

From CHF 44.00

Getting to know Maitake in more detail

Where does the name Maitake come from?

What does Maitake look like and where does the mushroom grow?

Maitake in the kitchen

Maitake is an edible mushroom known in particular for its use in Japanese cuisine. Its branched fruiting bodies can be separated into individual pieces and used for various dishes.

In addition to its use as an edible mushroom, Maitake is also dried today and processed into various product forms such as powder or extract.