Local & fresh
We supply chefs, artisans, and thoughtful home cooks with North Carolina’s freshest and most refined mushrooms. Our mission is to make premium mushrooms more accessible.
Our Story
At Carolina Forage, we grow and source mushrooms from trusted local
producers who share our commitment to purity, care, and tradition. Every
mushroom reflects growing methods that have been used to cultivate for
generations.
We supply chefs, artisans, and thoughtful home cooks with North Carolina’s freshest and most refined mushrooms. Our mission is to make premium mushrooms more accessible.
Picked Fresh. Delivered Fast.
We keep our harvests small and timely so what you take home is always fresh and nutrient dense. In addition to our fresh harvests, we carry premium dehydrated and freeze-dried mushrooms, preserved at peak quality for convenience without compromise. Carefully dried to maintain their integrity, our preserved mushrooms offer year round access to the same quality you expect from our fresh selection.
CURRENT HARVEST
Lion’s Mane
$23/LBOften compared to lobster or crab, due to its meaty, delicate, and slightly sweet taste. It crisps beautifully and holds flavor like a sponge.
Maitake
$22/LBKnown for their deep, earthy flavor with rich umami and a subtle peppery edge. When roasted or pan-seared, their feathery fronds become irresistibly crispy, adding texture and savory depth to any dish.
King Oyster
$19/LBMild, slightly sweet flavor with a soft, meaty texture that’s often compared to chicken. Delicate yet complex, they bring a briny richness that deepens in flavor when roasted, sautéed, or pan-seared to golden perfection.
Oyster Mushrooms
$19/LBCrab, Mussels, Prawns, Served Chilled
Beech
$22/LBSmooth and subtly sweet with a buttery finish. Holds its shape well in sautés and is perfect for ramen, stir-fries, and roasted veggie medleys.
Pioppino
$22/LBBold, slightly peppery flavor with a satisfying chew. A chef favorite for its deep, complex character excellent in pastas, stews, or paired with grains. A unique flavor profile often described as nutty, earthy, and slightly sweet, with hints of almond and a subtle bitterness.
Cinnamon Caps
$22/LBMildly sweet and earthy with a hint of spice. Beautiful roasted or folded into warm rice dishes and vegetable blends.
Picked Fresh. Delivered Fast.
We keep our harvests small and timely so what you take home is always fresh and nutrient dense. In addition to our fresh harvests, we carry premium dehydrated and freeze-dried mushrooms, preserved at peak quality for convenience without compromise. Carefully dried to maintain their integrity, our preserved mushrooms offer year round access to the same quality you expect from our fresh selection.
REAL FOOD.
Mushrooms have been part of human history longer than bread. Longer than wine. Quietly nourishing generations through celebration, scarcity, and healing. Across thousands of years and countless cultures, mushrooms have been treasured as food, studied for their unique properties, and used in traditional medicine. In a world crowded with processed foods and artificial ingredients, mushrooms remain one of nature’s most honest offerings.
They’re deeply nourishing while also being rich in natural compounds that support the body and mind. To eat mushrooms is to enjoy one of nature’s rare gifts. Each bite delivers not just flavor, but nutrients that help the body thrive.
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