Quality
Functional mushroom quality without compromise
smaints - your functional mushroom start-up
Why quality is crucial for functional mushrooms
Mushrooms are like natural filters. They absorb everything from their environment – not just valuable nutrients, but also contaminants such as heavy metals and pesticides. That's exactly why the quality of functional mushrooms can vary so dramatically.
Many products on the market come from large-scale production in the Far East, where environmental pollution and limited quality controls can pose significant risks. In addition, simple mushroom powders are often less concentrated, harder to digest, and their beneficial compounds are poorly bioavailable without extraction.
The truth is: assessing the quality of functional mushrooms isn't easy. It took us years to understand the market, find the right partners, and learn what really matters. Origin, extraction methods, purity, and scientific standards are all complex factors that are difficult for consumers to evaluate.
That's why, at smaints, we are committed to the highest quality standards.
Our mushrooms grow with a lot of love in Austria, Finland, Slovenia and Estonia. Certified organic and far from contaminated areas.
We extract the functional mushrooms twice to ensure exceptionally high bioavailability and to obtain all relevant compounds in concentrated form.
Each batch is tested for heavy metals, PAHs and microbial loads in independent laboratories in Germany.
Our products are created in close cooperation with leading experts. We combine traditional mycotherapy with modern science - the best of both worlds.
smaints is made for your daily routine – and that includes great taste. That's why, from day one, we've focused on creating products that are easy to enjoy, naturally delicious, and effortless to fit into everyday life. Because only then can they become a healthy habit. Every flavour comes exclusively from natural ingredients and fits seamlessly into any lifestyle.
All smaints products are:
- Alcohol-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- No added sugar
- Free from preservatives
- Free from fillers
- Suitable for a wide range of dietary lifestyles
Where do our mushrooms come from?
Organic mushrooms from Europe instead of mass products from China
Our mushrooms come from Austria, Finland, Slovenia and Estonia - far away from polluted growing areas. All our breeding partners are certified organic and work to the highest standards. We are in close contact, visit the partners regularly and thus ensure that transparency and quality are guaranteed at all times.
Get the most out of the mushroom
Dual extraction for full spectrum
We only use extracts in our products - no simple mushroom powder or simple hot water extracts.
In our state-of-the-art extraction laboratory, the valuable ingredients such as beta-glucans and triterpenes are optimally dissolved by dual extraction with water and alcohol and made bioavailable for the body. This is how we ensure that you can use the full power of the mushrooms.
Independently tested
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Laboratory analysis & purity
Our products are tested in independent laboratories in Germany - for heavy metals, PAHs and microbial stress. Only perfect batches come on sale. In addition, we also have the most important active ingredients analyzed, as far as this is already possible today - an area that is constantly developing. Transparency is important to us: You can view all results transparently on our laboratory analysis page.
Developed with experts
Our passion - our expertise
Our journey into the world of functional mushrooms began in 2017 out of pure fascination with their effect. What began as a personal search for more energy, balance and health led us into the world of mycotherapy. We have gone through training in mycotherapy ourselves, read countless studies and tried out the mushrooms in all facets.
But that was just the beginning: Today we work together with leading experts - from cultivation and breeding to extraction to the development of innovative recipes. Together with specialists such as Martin Auerswald and Dr. Simone Koch, we create products based on state-of-the-art science and decades of experience.
Smaints stands for the combination of enthusiasm, expertise and the knowledge of the best.
A taste you'll look forward to every day
Everyday functional mushroom products "without nonsense"
smaints is made for your daily routine – and that includes great taste. That's why, from day one, we've focused on creating products that are easy to enjoy, naturally delicious, and effortless to fit into everyday life. Because only then can they become a healthy habit. Every flavour comes exclusively from natural ingredients and fits seamlessly into any lifestyle.
All smaints products are:
- Alcohol-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- No added sugar
- Free from preservatives
- Free from fillers
- Suitable for a wide range of dietary lifestyles
Hey, we are smaints
Our principles in product development
Effectiveness
Simplicity
Completeness
Naturalness
Our organic certificate
smaints GmbH is certified for the sale of organic food by Prüfgesellschaft ökologischer Landbau mbH (DE-ÖKO-007). Our certificate can be viewed at this inspection body or via the button below.
Press reviews
"Functional mushrooms are true natural wonders: they have been appreciated for more than 5000 years in traditional Chinese medicine. More than 7,000 studies prove their potential. Discover the power of nature - in your cup!"
"Finally a healthy ritual that tastes really good - the Focus Cacao is full-bodied-chocolate, the Balance Smoothie fruity and mild - never too sweet, just naturally delicious."
Functional mushrooms are true natural wonders: they have been appreciated in traditional Chinese medicine for more than 5000 years. More than 7,000 studies prove their potential. Discover the power of nature - in your cup!
Our smaints brand ambassadors
Recommended by experts
"For me, functional mushrooms are a valuable supplement – natural and versatile. I am absolutely thrilled with smaints products due to their outstanding quality and the results I've achieved!"
Dr. Sarah Girstmair
Holistic Physician
"The guys at Smaints are simply incredible! Their passion is contagious & their transparency gives me the confidence I need. I can honestly say that I love working with them and enjoy using & recommending their products."
Martin Auerswald
Leading Functional Mushroom Expert, Biochemist & Author
"Functional mushrooms are real superfoods. I love recommending them to my clients, and the feedback is great. smaints' products are of high quality, which is crucial for functional mushrooms, and they are also easy to use."
Dr. Dorothea Leinung
Holistic Internist & Hashimoto's Expert
"smaints combines high quality with noticeable effects, both physically and mentally. My family benefits from it just as much as I do in my daily life. And as a nutritionist, I recommend it with conviction in my institute as well."
Dr. Volker Manz
Founder SI Nutrition Institute, TV Nutrition Expert
"I work with functional mushrooms every day. For me, they are a valuable component of holistic health support. Smaints convinces me with its quality, expertise, and a philosophy that I wholeheartedly share."
Sarina Gborglah
Naturopath & Nutritional Consultant
"For me and my clients, functional mushrooms are an integral part of natural support. When choosing products, quality and transparency are important to me, which is why I highly value my collaboration with smaints."
Anne Pesch
Naturopath & Health Coach
"I value the natural origin and the holistic concept. smaints stands for quality and authenticity. In my podcast, 'Think Flow Grow,' I talk with co-founder Maximilian in three exciting episodes about the potential of vital mushrooms."
Tim Böttner
Holistic Health & Fitness
"For me, bioavailability, quality and everyday suitability count. That's why I choose high-quality functional mushroom products – smaints meets these criteria convincingly for me.”
Dominik Barkow
Holistic Health Coach
Frequently asked
The advantages of mushroom extracts compared to mushroom powder from the whole mushroom
The efficient power of extraction: There are numerous health-promoting ingredients hidden in mushrooms, whose potential is only fully developed by the extraction process. Unlike powders, which offer only limited bioavailability, the extraction ensures that the valuable ingredients are present in concentrated, easily absorbable form.
Focusing on key components: While mushroom powder offers a wide range of ingredients, extracts allow a targeted concentration on those active ingredients that are scientifically proven to have the greatest health benefits. This is particularly important for fungal species such as Reishi, where specific components such as triterpenes play a key role.
Targeted extraction for maximum effect: By choosing the extraction agent - be it water, alcohol or a combination of both - specific active ingredients can be effectively extracted. We rely on dual extraction, a combination of water and alcohol extraction. It is a proven method to obtain a wide range of bioactive substances.
Higher bioavailability and potency: Dual extracts, as we use them, are not only highly concentrated, but also in a form that can be absorbed more easily by the body. This ensures that the active ingredients of the fungi can be used more efficiently, which leads to a stronger health effect.
Trust in science: Scientific research is increasingly focusing on the effects of mushroom extracts, as they provide more targeted and clear results on the health benefits. This growing understanding strengthens confidence in extracts as effective dietary supplements.
Overall, dual extracts of medicinal mushrooms offer a targeted, potent and bioavailable alternative to mushroom powders that exploit the full potential of the mushrooms and thus contribute to optimal health and well-being.
You can find a lot more information about medicinal mushrooms in our blog.
