EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 48 MIN
Nurturing Our Gut, Heart and Brain Health using Mushrooms w/ Shekhar Patel
from Confidence Through Health · host Jerry Snider, Shekhar Patel
Breaking into any industry is difficult, but it is especially challenging when going against the large food manufacturers. Shekhar Patel, CEO of Mushroom Squared, discusses how he has benefitted from his time spent as Director of R&D at PepsiCo’s Advanced Research Group when bringing a burger alternative, made with mushrooms, to market. He shares the importance of taste, nutrition, profitability, and customer satisfaction when developing a new product. Learn more at mushroomsquared.com and follow on Instagram @mushroomsqrd Visit ConfidenceThroughHealth.com to find discounts to some of our favorite products.Follow me via All In Health and Wellness on Facebook or Instagram.Find my books on Amazon: No More Sugar Coating: Finding Your Happiness in a Crowded World and Confidence Through Health: Live the Healthy Lifestyle God DesignedProduction credit: Social Media Cowboys
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Shekhar Patel shares insights about mushrooms' environmental benefits, including their low water usage and ability to grow on waste products, while noting that maitake mushrooms are highly regarded in the culinary world and are often used as secret ingredients in high-end restaurants. The discussion covers Mushroom Squared's product development, including their decision to avoid artificial ingredients like CMC used by competitors, their focus on using medicinal mushrooms, and the challenges they face with distribution and consumer education.
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