Shroomix

Shroomix cocoa by Lucy Mushrooms combines five mushroom extracts and two adaptogenic ingredients in a low-fat cocoa base. You dissolve the powder in hot liquid like regular cocoa, and it is sweetened only with erythritol.

You can find Shroomix in the Cocoa category, alongside cocoa from other brands.

Shroomix cocoa: five mushrooms in one cup

The composition includes lion’s mane, reishi, chaga, cordyceps, and turkey tail, also known as Trametes versicolor. Each mushroom is included as a standardized extract, not as powdered fruiting body. For each, the fraction it is standardized to is provided separately:

• lion’s mane: 3% hericenones and 30% polysaccharides
• reishi: 40% polysaccharides and 20% beta-glucans
• chaga: 30% polysaccharides
• cordyceps: 30% polysaccharides
• turkey tail: 30% polysaccharides

Standardization indicates what percentage of the extract is made up of a given fraction. This way, you know what is in the powder, not just which mushrooms are listed on the label.

What else is in the composition

Alongside the mushrooms, there are two adaptogenic ingredients outside this group: powdered maca root and ground rhodiola rosea. They are included in the powder whole, not as extracts.

The base consists of alkalized cocoa powder with reduced fat content. The rest of the list includes acacia fiber, Ceylon cinnamon, Kłodawa salt, and erythritol. There is no sugar in the composition.

Taste and preparation

Measure 8 g of powder, pour hot water, milk, or plant-based drink over it, and stir for about two minutes. The powder dissolves like regular cocoa, without a shaker or blender. The package contains 240 g, which provides about 30 servings at one serving per day.

The drink has a distinct cocoa flavor and is only slightly sweet, with a spicy note of cinnamon. A pinch of Kłodawa salt enhances the cocoa flavor, just like salt in dark chocolate. If you prefer sweeter cocoa, sweeten it to your liking.

For whom and what to watch out for

Shroomix is a choice for someone who wants to have several mushrooms in one powder instead of buying each separately. It is also suitable if you avoid sugar in your daily cup. More about such drinks can be found in our posts functional mushrooms in cocoa and coffee and cocoa with adaptogens.

The product is intended for adults. It is not for children or for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Do not consume cocoa with other caffeine-containing products. If you are taking anticoagulants, antidepressants, or immunosuppressants, consult your doctor before your first cup.

Do not exceed the daily serving and do not treat cocoa as a substitute for a varied diet. Store the powder tightly closed, in a dry and cool place, away from light.

Frequently asked questions

How much powder is in one serving?

The daily serving is 8 g of powder. From a 240 g package, you get about 30 servings, so at one cup per day, it lasts for about a month. Each serving contains 8 g of powder with five mushroom extracts and two adaptogenic ingredients. The product is intended for adults, and the daily serving should not be exceeded.

Does Shroomix contain sugar?

No. It is sweetened with erythritol, so the taste is cocoa and only slightly sweet, with a note of Ceylon cinnamon. There is no sugar in the composition: the cocoa is alkalized and low-fat, and in addition, there are acacia fiber, Ceylon cinnamon, Kłodawa salt, and erythritol. If you prefer sweeter cocoa, sweeten it to your liking.

What mushrooms are in Shroomix?

Five: lion’s mane, reishi, chaga, cordyceps, and turkey tail. All as standardized extracts, alongside maca and rhodiola rosea. Turkey tail is also known as Trametes versicolor, and each extract has the fraction it is standardized to indicated, for example, 40% polysaccharides in reishi.

How to prepare Shroomix?

Like regular instant cocoa. Pour 8 g of powder into a cup, add hot water, milk, or a plant-based drink, and stir for about two minutes. You do not need a shaker or blender for this, and a 240 g package is enough for about 30 servings if you drink one daily.

How does a standardized extract differ from powdered mushroom?

Powdered fruiting body is simply a ground mushroom. A standardized extract has the percentage of the selected fraction indicated, for example, polysaccharides, so you know how much of it is in the raw material. In Shroomix, all five mushrooms are extracts, while maca and rhodiola rosea are ground whole.