Lion's Mane Mushroom
supplement ingredient
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the supplement category and currently good.
Other names on labels: lions mane, lion's mane, hericium erinaceus
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yamabushitake, pom pom mushroom
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 2 products
Products containing lion's mane mushroom
Results reflect the latest label we hold for each product, not a live check of today's recipe. Open a product to see its source and last-checked date.
Common questions about lion's mane mushroom
Is Lion's Mane Mushroom good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
How many UK dog foods contain lion's mane mushroom?
2 UK products list lion's mane mushroom as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is lion's mane mushroom called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: lions mane, lion's mane, hericium erinaceus, yamabushitake, pom pom mushroom. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
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How does Open Dog Food grade lion's mane mushroom?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.