The Power of Sound

Mushrooms are rich in compounds like beta-glucans and triterpenoids, but to access their full benefits, these compounds must be extracted from the mushroom’s cells. The challenge? Mushroom cell walls are made of chitin — a tough, fibrous material also found in insect shells and crustaceans. Our bodies can’t break it down on their own, meaning the beneficial compounds remain locked inside.

That’s where extraction comes in. By breaking down the chitin walls, we release these powerful compounds and make them more bioavailable, so your body can actually absorb and use them. At Humdrum, we use sound wave technology to do this gently and effectively, preserving the potency of each mushroom’s natural compounds while avoiding heat and harsh solvents.

How sonication works

At Fungi Valley, we use sonication, a cutting-edge, non-thermal extraction method, to gently break down mushroom cell walls and release powerful bioactive compounds. Also known as ultrasonic extraction, this process uses high-frequency sound waves to generate microscopic bubbles in liquid. As the bubbles collapse, they create shear forces that break down chitin (the tough cell wall material), unlocking essential compounds like beta-glucans and triterpenoids.

Compared to traditional methods, sonication offers major advantages:

• Higher potency: Yields more bioactive molecules, even at lower temperatures, resulting in more concentrated extracts.
• Preserves nutrients: Avoids the degradation that can happen with heat.
• Cleaner extraction: Extracts both polar and non-polar molecules simultaneously without relying on harsh solvents.
• Faster results: Takes minutes, rather than days or weeks, to produce fresh, potent extracts.
• Better absorption: Increases bioavailability so your body can absorb and use the nutrients more effectively.
• Lower impact: Requires less energy and generates less waste.

By using sound wave technology, we create clean, powerful mushroom extracts—just as nature intended.

We combine fresh cultivation with cutting-edge extraction to deliver mushrooms in their most bioavailable form. Our chews feature a diverse spectrum of beta-glucans, the powerful compounds known for supporting immune strength, cognitive clarity, and stress resilience.

While modern medicine is just catching up to what ancient cultures have long known, research continues to confirm the remarkable health benefits of functional mushrooms. Each species offers its own unique profile of compounds—Lion’s Mane for focus, Turkey Tail for immunity, and Reishi for balance.

Our commitment to scientific precision is grounded in mycology and lab testing, so you can trust that every chew is potent, pure, and intentionally crafted for your wellbeing.