Organic
Gourmet
Mushrooms
USDA-Certified Organic Gourmet
MUSHROOMS
Lion Farms, located in the Redlands, just south of Miami, cultivates high-quality, organic gourmet mushrooms in a 10,000 sq. foot Controlled Environment Agricultural (CEA) Building. Our state-of-the-art facility ensures an environment that optimizes temperature, humidity, lighting, and air quality— this and our expertise result in delicious culinary and medicinal mushrooms.
Our zero-waste, regenerative farm combines the principles of sustainability, environmental stewardship, and premium mushroom cultivation. Lion Farms strives to create a harmonious balance between nature and technology, delivering a large-scale, reliable, and eco-conscious source of gourmet mushrooms year-round.
We specialize in large-scale production and distribution – please contact us for wholesale information. Lion Farms is a wholesale organic, gourmet mushroom supplier for restaurants and chefs looking for farm-fresh Lion's Mane mushrooms, Oyster Mushrooms, and more. If you're looking to purchase small quantities for home cooking or if you want to try a fantastic meal featuring our gourmet mushrooms, here is a list of local vendors and restaurants we encourage you to visit. Our social media pages share the most up-to-date information on the markets we are currently selling at.
LION'S MANE
Texture and Flavor: Tender, meaty, and chewy, they have a mild, sweet, and savory flavor that can sometimes be reminiscent of seafood such as scallops, lobster, or crab. They often have a slight nutty flavor. Considering their richness, they make a great meat substitute or accompaniment to seafood.
Culinary Uses: When cooked, Lion's Mane mushrooms can take on flavors from other ingredients in a dish, making them versatile for various culinary applications. They are great for stir-fry, skewers, risotto, pasta, soups and broths, tacos, gourmet burgers, and more.
Benefits: Also known as the "Smart Mushroom," eating cooked Lion's Mane mushrooms offers a variety of health benefits. They are amazing for cognitive brain health and can help improve memory and focus. They are also rich in antioxidants and can help boost your immune function and reduce inflammation.
PIOPPINO MUSHROOM
Texture and Flavor: The beautiful Pioppino, aka Black Poplar, mushrooms are prized for their unique appearance, pleasant flavor, and versatility in cooking, making them popular among mushroom enthusiasts and chefs alike. They tend to have a rich, earthy taste with nutty and slightly peppery undertones.
Culinary Uses: They pair well with garlic, herbs, onions, and various sauces and seasonings. They are great sautéed, grilled, roasted, and go great with pasta, risotto, salads, soups, and stir-fries.
Benefits: Not only are they low in calories, but they are rich in nutrients like B vitamins, potassium, and fiber. They are also packed with antioxidants and can help reduce inflammation and strengthen the immune system.
BLUE OYSTER
Texture and Flavor: Visually striking and flavorful with subtle earthy undertones. They have a tender yet delicate texture with a mild, sweet, and slightly peppery flavor profile.
Culinary Uses: When cooked, they maintain their firmness and develop a rich, savory taste that complements a variety of dishes. Blue Oysters are versatile and can be used for sautéing, stir-frying, grilling, roasting, and incorporating into soups, stews, grain or pasta dishes, and risottos. They pair perfectly with butter or olive oil.
Benefits: They are nutrient-dense and packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins. Blue Oysters are high in antioxidants that can reduce inflammation, support immune function, and may contribute to heart health by lowering cholesterol.
GOLDEN OYSTER
Texture and Flavor: Golden Oyster mushrooms have a delicate and velvety texture that becomes tender when cooked. When cooked, people enjoy their fruity aroma and balanced nutty flavor (similar to cashews). They are great for sauces due to their savory flavors.
Culinary Uses: These mushrooms are versatile and can be used in various culinary applications. Prized for their vibrant flavor and color, they make an attractive addition to salads, appetizers, stir-fries, noodle dishes, and grain bowls.
Benefits: Golden Oysters are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that help support immune health and reduce inflammation. They are low in calories and high in fiber, making them a great choice for digestion and overall wellness.
CHESTNUT
MUSHROOM
Texture and Flavor: With a firm and meaty texture, they offer a mild, earthy flavor with subtle nutty undertones. When cooked, they maintain their firmness and develop a rich, savory taste that complements a variety of dishes.
Culinary Uses: Chestnut mushrooms are versatile in the kitchen. They can be sautéed, grilled, roasted, and incorporated into soups, omelets, pasta, and risotto. They pair well with garlic, onions, herbs, butter, cream, cheese, and other ingredients commonly used in savory recipes. Often used as a substitute for white button mushrooms, offering a slightly deeper flavor profile.
Benefits: They are a nutritious, low-calorie food filled with B vitamins, selenium, and potassium, which support energy levels, immune health, and heart function. They also contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.
PINK OYSTER
Texture and Flavor: Pink oyster mushrooms have a delicate and velvety texture that becomes tender when cooked. They offer a mild, sweet, and slightly fruity flavor profile with subtle earthy undertones. When cooked, they retain their firmness and develop a rich, buttery taste that enhances a wide range of dishes.
Culinary Uses: Pink Oyster mushrooms pair well with dishes that highlight their delicate, slightly bacon-like flavor. They are wonderful sautéed or roasted and work well in tacos, pasta, and risotto. Plus, their meaty texture makes them a great plant-based option for stir-fries or sandwiches.
Benefits: Pink Oysters are beneficial and delicious – rich in nutrients and antioxidants that support energy metabolism, heart health, and immune function. They can help reduce inflammation, boost the body’s natural defenses, and are high in protein.
BLACK KING
OYSTER
Texture and Flavor: The Black King Oyster mushroom has a more dense and meatier texture than typical oysters. Chefs like their complex, earthy, sweet flavor with a deep umami richness.
Culinary Uses: Both the stems and caps are edible. Black King Oysters are versatile and taste great when grilled, roasted, seared, braised, and incorporated into soups and noodle dishes. They are commonly used as a meat substitute in vegetarian and vegan dishes.
Benefits: Black king oyster mushrooms are a nutrient-dense food, providing essential vitamins and minerals. They are a great source of protein, rich in antioxidants, and high in fiber, which supports digestive health.
100%
Controlled
Environment
At Lion Farms, we take pride in growing USDA-certified organic mushrooms that are not only high-quality but also taste incredible. We cultivate our gourmet mushrooms in a 10,000-square-foot Controlled Environment Agricultural (CEA) building. Our state-of-the-art facility ensures an environment that optimizes temperature, humidity, lighting, and air quality, allowing us to deliver gourmet mushrooms year-round.