How We Grow
Medicinal mushroom cultivation, the Monterey way.
Monterey Nutra Mushroom Cultivation
Growing Mushrooms: From Spawn To Fruiting Bodies
It matters how and where mushrooms are grown for premium organic functional mushroom powder. At Monterey Nutra, it takes 23 days to perfect the compost we use for White and Brown mushrooms from a combination of regionally available products such as racehorse bedding, straw, and nitrogen sources. For specialty mushrooms, we rely on sorghum harvested from small, organic family-owned farms or or hardwood for fruiting body cultivation that we save from being dumped in landfills.
Once the perfect substrate is developed for each mushroom species, we innoculate it with premium spawn that has undergone rigorous testing. We then turn to our experienced team of growers, who closely monitor the crop to control for relative humidity, oxygen exchange, temperature, and more throughout the growing cycle. Having mastered the art of medicinal mushroom cultivation, our team harvests each crop at peak maturity to maximize potency.
Nutraceutical Mushroom Powder And Extract Production
Our powder and extraction facility utilizes different processing methods depending on the final product. For powders, we steam-activate, dehydrate, and mill the mushroom into a fine powder that can be easily used in your manufacturing or formulation processes. For extracts, we grind the mushrooms to increase the surface area, use different solvents to extract the desired compounds, and then filter the result for a pure extract.
For high vitamin D mushroom powder or other product blends that include high vitamin D mushrooms, we use a process developed by Monterey Mushrooms and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. After harvest, we expose White mushrooms to a specially devised proprietary ultraviolet light in a process that converts naturally existing compounds in the mushrooms to vitamin D. These mushrooms are then processed as described earlier.
Quality Control With Third-Party Testing
Following harvest, our team employs industry-leading functional mushroom testing to analyze purity and potency. We test for beta and alpha glucans, protein, starch, vitamin D, ergothioneine, triterpenes, and other active compounds for optimal health benefits.
Our unwavering goal is to deliver superior products that embody quality and integrity, but don’t just take our word for it. At Monterey Nutra, we ensure you’ll receive what we promise through rigorous third-party testing. Before shipping our products to you, an independent lab conducts microbiological testing on samples of each batch of powders and extracts. You’ll have confidence that every product you receive meets your expectations for potency and effectiveness and is free from contaminants.
Monterey Nutra Packaged Products
When you need high mushroom potency to enhance your formulations and products, you need a reliable supplier known for quality. Whether you are a top 100 company or a start-up, we are happy to partner with you. Our powders are available in the following sizes:
- Our standard pouch size is 20 kg.
- For orders under 10kg, 1 kg or 5 kg packages are available with a surcharge.
- Manufacturer samples are available on request. Contact us for more information.
U.S.-grown Mushrooms: Why It Matters
Quality
Mushrooms grown in the U.S. must meet rigorous quality standards, but at Monterey Mushrooms, we go even further. With our science-focused medicinal mushroom cultivation and product testing practices, Monterey Nutra delivers the industry-leading purity and potency you require.
Safety
Mushrooms sourced from overseas are often contaminated by heavy metals and pollutants in their growing environment. Avoid those dangers with Monterey Nutra, where we ensure the purity, potency, and safety of our 100% U.S.-grown mushrooms through rigorous internal and third-party testing.
Sustainability
At Monterey Nutra, we are deeply committed to sustainability, from growing medicinal mushrooms to shipping finished products. Growing locally minimizes our carbon footprint and upholds responsible farming methods that protect the planet while delivering exceptional quality and value.
Our Nutraceutical Story
Commitment to Sustainability
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