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Maitake mushrooms are widely recognized as a common food item and are acknowledged for their excellence in the United States. Among the three types of maitake, the "gray" variety is superior, containing a high amount of β-glucan, which makes up about 1/5 of its dry weight. Additionally, they are not only delicious as a side dish but also very beneficial for health, leading to high domestic demand, and in the United States, their excellence has begun to drive sales of granulated and powdered forms. 【Features】 ■ Polyporaceae family ■ Popular both domestically and internationally ■ "Gray" variety has a high content of β-gluten *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

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"Agaricus" is a mushroom belonging to the Agaricaceae family that grows wild in the mountains of southwestern São Paulo, Brazil. When eaten raw, it has an almond flavor and has the unusual characteristic of being produced in small quantities. Additionally, it contains a very high amount of β-glucan and also includes active oxygen scavenging enzymes (SOD components), making it highly beneficial for health and gaining significant attention. 【Features】 ■ Almond flavor (when eaten raw) ■ Low production quantity ■ High content of β-glucan ■ Contains active oxygen scavenging enzymes (SOD components) *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

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"Reishi" is a type of mushroom belonging to the Ganoderma family, which has been traditionally believed to be very beneficial for health since ancient times. Our company offers a lineup of three types of Reishi: "Red Reishi," "Black Reishi," and "Purple Reishi," primarily sourced from China, South Korea, and Japan. "Red Reishi" is rich in beta-glucans, "Black Reishi" has less bitterness compared to Red Reishi, and "Purple Reishi" is a rare mushroom that grows from bamboo, each having its own unique characteristics. [Features] ■ Traditionally believed to be beneficial for health ■ Three types available ■ Sourced from China, South Korea, and Japan *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

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This catalog is the product catalog of Chihaya Co., Ltd., which mainly develops and cultivates mushrooms for health foods, as well as engages in the wholesale business of raw materials and products. We introduce various health food mushroom raw materials, including "Reishi" belonging to the Ganoderma family, "Agaricus," and "Cordyceps." We have a rich lineup, so please choose according to your needs. [Contents] ■ Product List *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

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"Cordyceps" is a fungus belonging to the family Cordycipitaceae. It can occur in adult insects such as dragonflies, bees, spiders, and ants, as well as in larvae of cicadas, wood-boring beetles, and moths, with approximately 400 species identified. In China, among these Cordyceps, the evaluation of Cordyceps sinensis is particularly high, as it is the only one that contains the excellent component called cordycepin. [Features] ■ Approximately 400 species ■ High evaluation of Cordyceps in China ■ Cordyceps contains a high amount of cordycepin *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

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The "Yamabushitake" is named because its appearance, with countless needles densely growing and drooping, resembles the ornament worn on the chest of the shōkakei, a garment worn by yamabushi (mountain ascetics). Its most notable feature is that it contains unique components "hericenones" and "erinacines," which are said to promote the synthesis of nerve growth factor (NGF), earning it a high reputation as a brain food. Additionally, it is rich in dietary fiber and contains a variety of B vitamins, minerals, and amino acids necessary for the functioning of the nervous system. [Features] ■ Contains unique components hericenones and erinacines ■ Highly regarded as a brain food ■ Rich in nutrients *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

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The "Hanabiratake" is a mushroom considered a mythical species with only one family and one genus found worldwide, belonging to the Hanabiratake family and genus. As its name suggests, it features a beautiful shape that undulates like white petals, with colors ranging from pale yellow to white. It has no strong taste or aroma, and the crisp texture when eaten raw is unique. In terms of composition, it contains many nutrients, including vitamins and minerals, with a particularly high content of β-glucan, approximately four times that of Agaricus, making its content outstanding. [Features] - One family, one genus - Colors are pale yellow or white - No strong taste or aroma - High content of β-glucan *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

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"Chaga" is a type of fungus from the Inonotus genus, belonging to the family Hymenochaetaceae, that has an astonishingly high content of SOD (superoxide dismutase), an antioxidant enzyme. The extract (decoction) is a thick, transparent amber color and is tasteless and odorless. This makes it easy to drink; in Russia, some people brew it and drink it, while others add 3 to 4 pieces of 5mm cubes to their coffee. Our company offers a variety of product forms made from this raw material, including natural forms, sliced, and powdered products, so please feel free to consult us. [Features] - High content of antioxidant enzymes - Extract is a thick, transparent amber color - Tasteless and odorless - Easy to drink *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

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Chihaya Corporation is a specialized manufacturer of health food mushrooms, primarily engaged in the development and cultivation of mushrooms for health foods, as well as the wholesale of raw materials and products. We offer a variety of health food mushrooms, including reishi, deer antler reishi, and chaga. As a pioneer in the cultivation and development of health food mushrooms, we respond to the diverse needs of our customers. 【Business Activities】 ■ Development and cultivation of mushrooms for health foods ■ Wholesale of raw materials and products *For more details, please refer to our catalog or feel free to contact us.

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