A metal measuring cup filled with Maia SHRED™—a fibrous, pulled-texture mycelium-based protein designed for tacos, stews, and bowls, photographed on a stainless steel surface.

A close-up of Maia SHRED™—a fibrous, flaky mycelium-based protein ingredient with a light tan color and pulled texture, designed for versatile applications like tacos, bowls, and stews.

A hand holds a ladle over a large stainless steel pot filled with soup containing Maia SHRED™, diced vegetables, and fresh herbs, simmering on a stovetop in a professional kitchen setting.

Shred™

$16

Maia SHRED™ is a whole-food protein designed to replicate the texture of shredded meat, without the complexity. Made from oyster mushrooms and pea protein, SHRED™ offers a clean-label solution for tacos, sandwiches, bowls, and stir-fries that call for a juicy, pull-apart texture.

Easy to work with and packed with fibre and plant protein, Maia SHRED™ is your shortcut to better plant-based meals.

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Maia SHRED™ brings the juicy, fibrous texture of pulled meat to your kitchen, without binders, gums, or soy. It’s pre-shredded for fast prep, holds up under heat, and absorbs any marinade or sauce with ease.

Whether you’re developing plant-based BBQ, birria tacos, or Asian-inspired stir-fries, SHRED™ offers the chew, the performance, and the clean-label credibility modern eaters demand.

BBQ pulled "pork" mushroom sandwiches
Birria tacos or enchiladas
Ramen, pho, or noodle stir-fries
Grain bowls and salads
Sliders, wraps, and flatbreads
Heat-and-eat meals or meal kits

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

Pull-Apart Texture
Delivers the mouthfeel of slow-cooked shredded meat—without the animal.

Quick and Versatile
Cooks in minutes, perfect for foodservice, meal kits, and ready-to-eat formats.

Clean-Label Simplicity
Made with just oyster mushroom mycelium and pea protein, no fillers or gums.

High in Fibre and Protein
Supports fullness, digestion, and balanced nutrition.

Built to Soak Up Flavour
Neutral profile absorbs marinades, sauces, and spice blends with ease.

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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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ONE INGREDIENT, UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES

More iron than beef
More calcium than milk
More protein than eggs
More fibre than oats
More potassium than bananas
Vegan & Allergen-Free
No artificial flavours or colours
Perfect for both sweet and savoury applications
Umami-rich flavour & incredible texture
Stable, fresh, and ideal for remote supply chains

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