The ChagaRoot blog
Field Notes
Mushroom facts, protein science and whatever else we dug up this week.
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Meet the mushrooms
Mycelium: What It Is and Why It's in Your Protein
The part of the mushroom you never see does most of the work. Here's what mycelium is and what it does.
Oct 1, 2025 · 1 min read
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Meet the mushrooms
Turkey Tail: The Mushroom With the Striped Rings
You've probably walked past this one a hundred times. Here's how to spot Turkey Tail and why it's in MycoProtein.
Sep 24, 2025 · 1 min read
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Meet the mushrooms
Lion's Mane: The Shaggy Mushroom Cooks Love
The pom-pom mushroom with a crab-like texture. Here's where it grows, how cooks use it and why it's in MycoProtein.
Sep 24, 2025 · 1 min read
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MycoProtein 101
What Does MycoProtein Mean?
"Myco" means fungus. Here's what MycoProtein is, where the word comes from and how ours is made.
Sep 10, 2025 · 1 min read
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Meet the mushrooms
Chaga: The Mushroom That Looks Like Burnt Charcoal
It grows on birch trees and looks like a lump of charcoal. Meet the mushroom our name comes from.
Aug 20, 2025 · 1 min read
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Meet the mushrooms
Functional Mushrooms, Explained (Without the Hype)
What "functional mushroom" means, which five are in MycoProtein, and how to read a mushroom label.
Aug 13, 2025 · 1 min read
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MycoProtein 101
Why the Future of Protein Might Be Growing on a Log
Fungi are showing up in food, packaging and more. Here's why food scientists are paying attention, and where MycoProtein fits.
Jul 8, 2025 · 1 min read
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Active life
Everyday Movement Counts: The Case for a Daily Walk
Not every day needs a summit. Simple ways to build a daily walk into real life.
Apr 24, 2025 · 1 min read
