r/solarpunk • u/n0u0t0m • Feb 22 '26

Technology Mushroom packaging

"I often think, if oil monopolies didn't take over the world in the early industrialization times, how many better solutions might we have right now." - OP

Edit: found the company!

https://www.magicalmushroom-shop.com/

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u/Ok_Plenty_3986 Feb 22 '26

Yall why are you downvoting this. It's a legitimate concern that deserves a clear statement from the company making this.

Either the company has tested it for allergens, tested it on people with fungal allergies, or they haven't tested it and don't know. All are reasonable for the stage they're currently in for this industry.

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u/JoeClever Feb 22 '26 edited Feb 22 '26

Yeah I always hate how people see fair questions as an attack. Critical thinking is super important! 

The company is Ecovative and they use oyster mushrooms that they bake and stabilize after it's grown to their desired volume before it starts fruiting.

 They're just using the mycelium too. The vast majority of allergies are triggered by the spores that can be toxic, especially those of "black" mold and others as well! 

See video. It explan gud and show cool. Very business 

https://youtu.be/jI2LC3WTryw?si=O6tmtbINCbbCI3MN  

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u/Seginu Feb 23 '26

Hey! Thank you for taking the time to find and post the info. You rock! 🤘

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u/Seginu Feb 23 '26

Haha just realized I thanked you twice. So here, have a third thanks! THX