Top view of Maia Farms' mycelium-based protein GROUNDS in a stainless steel measuring cup, highlighting its fibrous, meat-like texture on a metallic surface.

A close-up image of Maia GROUND™, a plant-based protein ingredient made from mycelium, showcasing its light tan color, small chunk-like form, and airy, fibrous texture.

A stainless steel pan filled with a rich, red bolognese sauce made using Maia GROUNDS™, simmering on an induction stove. In the background, clear containers hold Maia BITE™ and GROUNDS ingredients, emphasizing a clean, modern kitchen environment.

Ground™

$16

Maia GROUND™ is a hearty, plant-based base made from a proprietary blend of oyster mushrooms and pea protein. Designed to elevate texture and nutrition, it’s a clean-label solution built for bold formulations, from meatless tacos to hybrid burgers and globally inspired bowls.

It cooks, browns, and crumbles like ground meat but nourishes like whole food. With rich fibre, clean protein, and natural umami, Maia GROUND™ makes better meals, simply.

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Maia GROUND™ delivers the satisfying texture of ground meat using whole-food ingredients without additives, binders, or soy. The mycelium brings structure, moisture retention, and gut-friendly fiber, while the pea protein rounds out its protein profile for high-performing plant-based or blended meals.

It’s ready for direct application in foodservice, R&D kitchens, and consumer-ready formats. Whether you’re developing tacos, chili, or meatballs, GROUND™ brings the chew, the richness, and the nutrition all with clean-label appeal.

Plant-based tacos, burritos, and wraps
Spaghetti bolognese and lasagna
Hybrid meat blends for burgers or meatballs
Middle Eastern kofta or spiced kebabs
Chili, soups, and stews
Filling for dumplings, samosas, or empanadas

No Pre-Hydration Needed
Instantly absorbs moisture, simplifying prep and speeding up production.

Hearty, Meat-Like Texture
Holds up in cooking and browning, offering a satisfying chew and mouthfeel.

Naturally Clean-Label
No methylcellulose. No gums. Just mushrooms and peas.

High in Fiber and Protein
Delivers both macro- and micronutrients with a lower environmental footprint than traditional meat.

Neutral Flavour Profile
Absorbs marinades, spices, and sauces, perfect for global recipes.

Ready for Scale
Designed for manufacturers, foodservice, and consumer applications alike.

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Beyond Alternatives

Rather than merely replacing conventional proteins, Maia Form™, Maia Flour™, and Maia Fresh™ enhance and optimize meat, poultry, and seafood formulations by improving water retention, boosting protein density, enhancing mouthfeel, reducing dependency on binders, and enabling cleaner labels. These ingredients increase yield, improve emulsification and texture, and support seamless integration across whole-muscle formats, processed meats, and hybrid applications.

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Elevating texture and structure

Improved juiciness and cohesion in hybrid products.

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Enhancing flavour complexity

Natural umami that works synergistically with animal proteins, reducing artificial flavors and excessive sodium.

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Increasing sustainability

Reduces reliance on resource-intensive animal proteins without compromising taste or performance.

Why Choose Maia Farms?

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Superior Nutrition

A complete protein rich in iron, calcium, and potassium with excellent digestibility. PDCAAS score: 0.92.

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Unmatched Versatility

Enhances texture, flavour, and nutrition in a range of applications—from meat and seafood analogs to soups, sauces, snacks, children’s nutrition, and specialty pet foods.

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Seamless Integration

Blends effortlessly into formulations, delivering consistent performance in both plant-based and hybrid products.

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