Mushroom Spice — Original

An all-natural umami seasoning blend built around Heartwood's own dried oyster mushroom powder — a no-nonsense MSG-free way to bring savoury depth (the fifth taste) to your cooking. The Original variant is the everyday all-purpose blend.

Details

• All-natural
• No artificial additives, no MSG
• Origin: Manitoulin Island, Ontario
• Certified organic

Ingredients

• Dried oyster mushroom powder (grown by Heartwood Mushrooms on the Canadian Great Lakes)
• Pink salt
• Garlic powder
• Paprika
• Onion
• Black pepper
• Thyme

Suggested use

Sprinkle generously on chicken, beef, vegetables, tofu, or anywhere you want a savoury, herbal lift. Air-fry at 400°F for 10-15 minutes, or sauté with a drizzle of oil for 5-7 minutes. Excellent on roasted root vegetables, scrambled eggs, or stirred into soups and sauces.

About the mushroom umami

Oyster mushrooms are naturally rich in glutamates — the same compounds that give MSG its savoury punch and Parmesan cheese its complexity. Drying and powdering them concentrates that umami character into a clean, all-natural seasoning.

About the maker

Founded in 2016 by Shane O'Donnell on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Heartwood Mushrooms grows specialty mushrooms beyond the supermarket button — varieties Shane discovered late in life and became obsessed with for their flavour and depth. The farm focuses on sustainable cultivation and educational outreach, sharing recipes and a free mycology community alongside their fresh mushrooms and seasoning blends.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place in a sealed container.