MycoTechnology - Jim Alderink

What roles do mushrooms have in biotechnology? So many! But today we are talking about the newest fungal innovations in food science. Our guest today, Jim Alderink, is the VP of Technology Integration for the auspicious start up, MycoTechnology based in Colorado. We cover some unexpected applications of fungi and their metabolites, how they scale the technology and cover some of their most successful developments— the ClearTaste™  Bitter-Blocker and the PureTaste™  Protein that are revolutionizing food science. We discuss the potentials of fungi in biotechnology, the happy accidents that birthed MycoTechnology and so much more! .In 2019 Jim brought his 30 years of “Big Food” experience at the Kellogg Company to the “not-so-little-anymore” mushroom startup MycoTechnology. As VP Technology Integration, Jim capitalizes on a career spent in food development and leadership within the natural products category. He now focuses on how MycoTechnology’s unique mushroom fermentation platform can positively impact the health and wellness of consumers around the world. In his free time, Jim is an avid gardener and morel hunting enthusiast!.Show notes: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1t5YIwhrdbkfdedhAdkkzQjkfjK5S6RCX?usp=sharingwww.mushroomrevival.comWe are a functional mushroom company and make 100% certified USDA Organic and Vegan mushroom supplements. We are transparent with our lab results, and use actual fruiting bodies aka mushrooms! We provide our supplements in tincture, capsule, powder, and delicious gummy form. Energy (Cordyceps): Need a little pick-me-up before a workout or when you’re picking up your kids from school? The Energy Cordyceps is the mushy match for you.Focus (Lion’s Mane):  Needing a little more focus in your daily life? Lion’s Mane is known to be the mushroom for the brain and may support cognitive function.Calm (Reishi): Looking for some tranquility and zen in your life? Reishi will bring you into the zen state of mind you’ve been searching for.Daily 10 (Mushroom Mix): It’s like having 10 bodyguard mushrooms fighting off all those bad guys. This is a good place to start as it contains all of the daily mushies you need. Not sure where to begin? Take our mushroom quiz here.Use code ‘PODTREAT’ for a 30% discount.