Which Ingredients Should and Shouldn’t Be in Amanita Mushroom Products

Amanita Muscaria isn’t some new discovery.  This iconic red-capped, white polka-dotted mushroom can be spotted from a mile away.  In fact, Amanita Muscaria has been utilized for various purposes over the last several hundred years, at least.  Still, only now is it really emerging on the market in all kinds of product forms, all while being federally legal despite its legendary psychedelic effects through its key compound being ‘muscimol’.

Now that we’re seeing more Amanita mushroom products being manufactured, it’s time to discuss what to look for when shopping for the different product types you’ll be seeing more of in the near future.  One of the most important things you need to consider isn’t the mushroom itself, but the other ingredients in the product.  

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Amanita Mushroom Product Types/Delivery Methods

Let’s break down all of the key Amanita Mushroom products while also discussing which ingredients are ideal, and which should be avoided.

Amanita Mushroom Vapes

Amanita mushroom vapes, like vape cartridges and disposable vape pens, are generally going to contain only the pure mushroom extract, as should be the case.  Sometimes, you may come across vapes that contain additional ingredients that are actually perfectly appropriate for vaping purposes.

Good Ingredients:

• Amanita Muscaria: Obviously, you want to know that the product contains the right amount of Amanita extract, which should be the dominant ingredient.  
• PG (Propylene Glycol): an alcohol derivative found in all nicotine-based e-liquids.  It acts as a base ingredient to make the formula more vape-friendly.
• VG (Vegetable Glycerin): A thickening agent also found in all nicotine-based vape juices, it enable a smoother vaporization process.
• Flavoring: Some Amanita vapes may contain flavoring ingredients, at the discretion of the manufacturer.
• Cannabinoids: Don’t be surprised to see Amanita extract combined with cannabinoid extracts, to create an even more powerful psychoactive effect.

Bad Ingredients:

• Vitamin E: An ingredient found in black market vape pens, and can cause serious damage to the respiratory system – in rare cases, even death.
• Fillers/Additives: In general, avoid chemical additives and fillers other than the ones listed in the “good” list.

Amanita Mushroom Tinctures

Amanita mushroom tinctures contain only the pure mushroom extract in a bottled liquid form, along with a couple other ingredients like MCT Oil and flavoring.

Good Ingredients:

• Amanita Muscaria: Obviously, you want to know that the product contains the right amount of Amanita extract, which should be the dominant ingredient.  
• MCT Oil: Most common carrier oil in the hemp space, it can be derived from coconut or palm kernel.
• Flavoring: Most Amanita tinctures do contain flavoring ingredients, but like vapes, this too is at the discretion of the manufacturer.

Bad Ingredients:

• Vitamin E: An ingredient found in black market tinctures, and even can cause serious damage to the respiratory system – in rare cases, even death.
• Fillers/Additives: In general, avoid chemical additives and fillers other than the ones listed in the “good” list.

Amanita Mushroom Gummies

Amanita mushroom gummies are going to contain more ingredients than vapes, as gummies require a number of ingredients in order to become, well, gummies.  

Good Ingredients:

• Amanita Muscaria: Again, there should be a high enough concentration of the key active ingredient in every gummy.
• Gelatin or Pectin: Gelatin (animal-derived) and pectin (fruit-derived) are two ingredients used to give amanita mushroom gummies their gummy texture, and so, are perfectly safe to consume.
• Flavoring: Of course, flavoring is a key part of making any gummy.  And, as we all know, the more natural, the better.
• Citric Acid (And Similar Natural Preservatives): Citric acid and similar natural acids act as natural preservatives, that keep the product fresh for as long as possible.
• Cannabinoids: Again, some companies may add cannabinoid extracts to their amanita mushroom gummies.

Bad Ingredients:

• Synthetic Preservatives: Many synthetic preservatives, like potassium sorbate, BHA, and BHT, have been linked to some concerning health problems, including potential carcinogenic effects.
• Most Artificial Flavoring: There are thousands of artificial flavoring ingredients out there, many of which are not considered healthy for the body in large amounts.
• Fillers/Additives: Again, avoid gummies that contain loads of synthetic ingredients that don’t actually contribute to the quality of the product itself.

Amanita Mushroom Baked Goods

Amanita mushroom baked goods, like cookies and brownies, follow the same rules as above, almost exactly.  

Good Ingredients:

• Amanita Muscaria: Make sure that there is an effective number of milligrams of Amanita Muscaria in the product.
• Standard Baking Ingredients: Of course, you should see ingredients that would ordinarily go into a baked good, like flour, butter, eggs, baking soda, etc.
• Citric Acid (And Similar Natural Preservatives): Again, natural preservatives are generally expected in baked goods, to prevent the product from going bad too soon.
• Cannabinoids: Again, some companies may add cannabinoid extracts to their amanita mushroom baked goods.

Bad Ingredients:

• Synthetic Preservatives: Once again, you want to avoid artificial preservatives which have been linked to causing health problems.
• Most Artificial Flavoring: Like we said with gummies, baked goods may be mad with artificial ingredients that are ultimately harmful to our health, including sweeteners.
• Fillers/Additives: Make sure that the ingredients list isn’t loaded with chemicals that don’t add value to the actual product.

Amanita Mushroom Capsules

Lastly, we have Amanita mushroom capsules, which, like vapes, should contain the most minimal amount of ingredients.  In fact, the large majority of these capsules only contain the pure extract, not counting the actual capsule component.

Good Ingredients:

• Amanita Muscaria: Make sure that there is an effective number of milligrams of Amanita Muscaria in the product.
• MCT Oil: Some companies will dilute their extract with MCT oil, a coconut derivative that is perfectly safe for consumption.
• Tapioca Starch (or Similar Plant-Based Starch): Most capsules are gel capsules, and the gel shell is made from tapioca starch, or another plant-based starch, which is perfectly safe to consume.
• Cannabinoids: Yes, companies may also add cannabinoid extracts to their Amanita mushroom capsules to introduce secondary desirable effects.

Bad Ingredients:

• Synthetic Preservatives: We’ve already discussed the potential harm associated with synthetic preservatives, and why they should be avoided whenever possible.
• Fillers/Additives: In general, we recommend avoiding any unnatural or unnecessary ingredients.  Capsules should contain just 1 or 2 ingredients at most, unless there are other active ingredients that are advertised, like cannabinoids.

Always Know What You’re Consuming When Taking Any Amanita Mushroom Product!

As Amanita mushrooms become increasingly popular, expect to see an influx of companies producing various product forms to provide customers with easy ways to enjoy the effects of this iconic mushroom.  

Still, never buy a product before reading the ingredients, to make sure that you’re not consuming something questionable, or even harmful.  Fortunately, the Amanita mushroom products at Binoid are all made with clean, minimal ingredients, and totally free of harmful additives and fillers.

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