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Blushing Morel Mushroom  Mycotopia
Blushing Morel Mushroom  Mycotopia
Blushing Morel Mushroom  Mycotopia
Blushing Morel Mushroom  Mycotopia
Blushing Morel Mushroom  Mycotopia
Blushing Morel Mushroom  Mycotopia
Blushing Morel Mushroom  Mycotopia
Blushing Morel Mushroom  Mycotopia

Blushing Morel Mushroom

$20.00
  • Liquid Culture
  • Agar Slant
  • Agar Plate
  • Microtube

The Blushing Morel Mushroom, scientifically known as Morchella rufobrunnea, is a fascinating and highly sought-after species of fungi known for its unique appearance and purported medicinal properties. Belonging to the Morchellaceae family, this mushroom is characterized by its distinctive cap, which features a honeycomb-like structure and a reddish or pinkish hue, giving rise to its name "blushing."

A process to cultivate morels now known to be M. rufobrunnea was described and patented in the 1980s.

Blushing Morels typically grow in hardwood forests, particularly in areas with rich soil and adequate moisture. They emerge in the spring, often coinciding with the warming temperatures and the emergence of new plant life. Their emergence is eagerly awaited by foragers and mushroom enthusiasts, who venture into the woods in search of these elusive treasures.

One of the most intriguing aspects of the Blushing Morel Mushroom is its medicinal potential. While primarily valued for its culinary uses and distinctive flavor, this mushroom has also been traditionally used in various folk medicine practices for its purported health benefits. Although scientific research on its medicinal properties is still in its early stages, several potential health-promoting compounds have been identified in Blushing Morels.

First and foremost, Blushing Morels are rich in essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. These nutrients play vital roles in supporting overall health and well-being, including boosting the immune system, promoting healthy digestion, and combating oxidative stress.

Additionally, Blushing Morels contain bioactive compounds that may have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. These compounds have been studied for their potential to help alleviate various inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis, and to support immune function by combating harmful pathogens.

Furthermore, some preliminary research suggests that certain compounds found in Blushing Morels may have neuroprotective effects. These compounds have been investigated for their potential to support brain health and cognitive function, offering promising avenues for further research into their potential role in preventing or managing neurological disorders.

Moreover, Blushing Morels have been traditionally used in herbal medicine for their purported ability to support detoxification and cleanse the body of toxins. While more research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms underlying these effects, anecdotal evidence suggests that incorporating Blushing Morels into one's diet may help support the body's natural detoxification processes.

The Blushing Morel Mushroom is a fascinating and potentially valuable addition to both culinary and medicinal practices. With its unique appearance, distinctive flavor, and purported health benefits, this mushroom continues to capture the interest of foragers, chefs, and health enthusiasts alike. While more research is needed to fully understand its medicinal properties, the Blushing Morel remains a beloved and intriguing fungi with much to offer to those who appreciate the wonders of the natural world.

The shipping time for our custom-made culture product is 10 days. This is why:

  • Our method for sending you fresh cultures is a process, differing from most other suppliers with the goal of eliminating contamination which avoids wasting your time and resources. Managing a library of mycology cultures in cold storage is our solution to be efficient given the large number of varieties we have—almost 800.
  • All mycology cultures are maintained in cold storage, which helps preserve their viability and genetic integrity. This is crucial for long-term storage, especially with such a diverse collection.
  •  When a particular culture is ordered, the corresponding culture is retrieved from cold storage. This minimizes the risk of degradation while ensuring that the culture remains viable.
  •  The retrieved culture is then inoculated into both agar plates and liquid culture media. This step allows for the expansion of the culture and provides a suitable environment for growth.
  • After a set incubation period, the cultures undergo a quality check to assess their health, purity, and growth characteristics. This ensures that the cultures are robust and meet your standards before they are sent out.
  • Once the cultures pass the QC, they are prepared for packaging. This involves ensuring that the cultures are securely contained to prevent contamination and damage during transit. Finally, the fresh cultures are shipped to the customer. You will receive an email with tracking information once shipped.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our laboratory quality practices encompass a set of systematic and standardized procedures that are implemented to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and precision of a high-quality product. We view these practices as essential for maintaining the overall quality and integrity of laboratory operations, as well as for providing 100 % pure, contamination free cultures. These practices include:

  • Equipment Calibration: Laboratory instruments and equipment are regularly calibrated to establish and maintain optimum performance. As one example, our flow hoods are routinely tested to provide 0.2 micron filtered laminar air flow at all workstations. Calibration ensures that instruments are providing reliable and consistent outcomes.
  • Quality Assurance (QA): we maintain a quality management system, conduct internal audits, and continuously monitor and evaluate laboratory performance.
  • Quality Control (QC): We use control materials to monitor the accuracy and purity of culture products. Control materials are run alongside culture samples to assess performance of our methods. Any deviations from expected outcomes indicate issues with the process and prompt corrective action.
  • Culture Testing: Quality assessment programs are in place, where each culture is tested on agar petri dishes on a regular interval. Virility of genetics performance is assessed by spot checking the strain in fruiting conditions. 
  • Documentation and Record-Keeping: A crucial component of quality control. This includes documenting instrument maintenance, calibration records, QC data, corrective actions taken, and relevant product information. Proper documentation ensures traceability, allows for retrospective analysis, and facilitates compliance with our standardized process.
  • Personnel Training and Competency: Laboratory staff receive appropriate training to perform their tasks competently. Training programs cover standard operating procedures, safety protocols, good laboratory practices, and quality control procedures. Regular competency assessments are conducted to ensure that staff members consistently perform at the required proficiency level.
  • Error Investigation and Corrective Action: When errors or deviations occur, they are promptly investigated to identify root causes. Corrective actions are implemented to prevent the recurrence of errors and improve laboratory processes. We feel that documentation of errors, investigations, and corrective actions is crucial for continuous improvement and compliance with contamination free product.
  • Quality Control Data Analysis: QC data is regularly analyzed to identify trends, shifts, or any patterns that may indicate a deterioration in process or product performance.

    By implementing these laboratory quality control practices, we can ensure accurate, contamination free products in order to enhance patient safety, and maintain our integrity. 

We custom-made all of our cultures to ensure freshnesh. Lead time to ship is 10 days.

Our process:

  • Our method for sending you fresh cultures is a process, differing from most other suppliers with the goal of eliminating contamination which avoids wasting your time and resources. Managing a library of mycology cultures in cold storage is our solution to be efficient given the large number of varieties we have—almost 800.
  • All mycology cultures are maintained in cold storage, which helps preserve their viability and genetic integrity. This is crucial for long-term storage, especially with such a diverse collection.
  •  When a particular culture is ordered, the corresponding culture is retrieved from cold storage. This minimizes the risk of degradation while ensuring that the culture remains viable.
  •  The retrieved culture is then inoculated into both agar plates and liquid culture media. This step allows for the expansion of the culture and provides a suitable environment for growth.

  • After a set incubation period, the cultures undergo a quality check to assess their health, purity, and growth characteristics. This ensures that the cultures are robust and meet your standards before they are sent out.
  • Once the cultures pass the QC, they are prepared for packaging. This involves ensuring that the cultures are securely contained to prevent contamination and damage during transit. Finally, the fresh cultures are shipped to the customer. You will receive an email with tracking information once shipped.