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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Lion’s Mane Mushroom |
| Scientific name | Hericium erinaceus |
| Family / Genus | Hericiaceae / — |
| Produce category | Mushroom |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3333 |
| PLU — organic | 93333 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_35930 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 10.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Commercial Strain | 60% | The most common type found in commercial markets, selected for balanced yield, moderate growth rate, and good overall texture. Adaptable to various cultivation methods, representing the generic ‘Lion’ |
| Dense & Firm Strain | 20% | Cultivated for its compact, dense fruiting bodies with shorter spines, resulting in a firmer texture. This type is often preferred for its ‘meatier’ consistency and better resilience during shipping. |
| Shaggy & Delicate Strain | 15% | Characterized by longer, more pronounced spines, giving it a distinctly ‘shaggy’ or ‘spiky’ appearance. Valued for its aesthetic appeal and delicate, tender texture, though potentially more fragile fo |
| Fast-Growing High-Yield Strain | 5% | Developed for rapid colonization and high biomass production, prioritizing efficiency for large-scale commercial operations. May sometimes have slightly less dense fruiting bodies compared to other st |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 31.1°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | null ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Mushrooms are generally non-climacteric with very low ethylene production and sensitivity.
Mixed-load compatibility
Group 1 (low ethylene producers, low ethylene sensitivity, no strong odors)
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Strong growth, driven by health and wellness trends and culinary interest in specialty mushrooms
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -1.1 |
| Income elasticity | 1.3 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.6 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Lion’s Mane | 100% |
Pack sizes
- 3.5 oz
- 5 oz
- 8 oz
- 1 lb
- 5 lb case
- 10 lb case
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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