There was some trend spotting happening at a Natural Foods Expo in Anaheim California this month. As we know, what happens over there -i.e. in the US - tends to come this way eventually.
There was chat of mushroom mocktails - sounds interesting -with adaptogens providing a boozeless buzz.
Mushrooms in many forms were seen at the show, masquerading as meat in jerky products promoted by Pan’s and Moku as well as cutlets and steaks served by Meati. Shroom Junkie, a new milk alternative, is made with pea protein fermented by shiitake mushroom mycelia.
Fun-Gal Snacks is the maker of Popadelics, a line of crunchy shiitake caps that are vacuum fried and seasoned with flavours including truffle Parmesan and Thai chilli.
Coffee and tea on display at the show are made with medicinal mushroom extracts promising to improve focus and immunity.
