Maia ULTRA™ is our most concentrated functional ingredient, crafted for food developers seeking real, science-backed performance. Derived from oyster mushrooms and mycelium, it delivers exceptional levels of beta-glucans and polysaccharides to support immune function, alongside ergothioneine, a rare antioxidant linked to cellular protection and healthy aging.
With proven bioactivity at just 5–10% inclusion, ULTRA is ideal for formulating functional chocolate, wellness snacks, beverages, and more. Its mild earthy flavour blends smoothly across applications, and its stability makes it a reliable choice for clean-label innovation.
- Immune-supporting chocolate and confections
- Antioxidant-rich smoothies and hot drinks
- Functional snack bars and bakery blends
- Nutraceutical powders and wellness supplements
- Clean-label baking mixes and beverage bases
- Everyday formulations with elevated health benefits
Immune Support
Delivers immune-active beta-glucans and polysaccharides known to activate T-cells, macrophages, and natural killer cells.
Antioxidant Protection
A natural source of ergothioneine, an amino acid antioxidant found almost exclusively in mushrooms and linked to healthy aging.
Functional at Low Doses
Effective at just 5–10% inclusion in most formulations, enabling cost-efficient nutritional upgrades.
Clean-Label Simplicity
100% whole mushrooms and mycelium, no additives, no extracts, no synthetics.
Formulation-Ready
Thermally stable, shelf-stable, and compatible with chocolate, baking, beverages, and more.

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.
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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