{"title":"Hericium Cup 2026","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"201\"\u003eThe Hericium Cup is the world's first laboratory-verified competition dedicated exclusively to Hericium species, including Lion's Mane and its relatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"380\"\u003eParticipants from around the world are invited to submit fruiting bodies, mycelium, extracts, tinctures, and functional products for independent laboratory analysis and judging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eEvery entry receives professional testing performed by Tryptomics and contributes to one of the largest community-driven datasets on Hericium bioactive compounds ever assembled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eWhether you are a commercial cultivator, citizen scientist, extractor, researcher, or passionate hobbyist, the Hericium Cup offers an opportunity to benchmark your work against peers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eSubmissions accepted worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"e7xob\" data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"801\"\u003eRULES\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"10bteaw\" data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"817\"\u003eEligibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eThe competition is open to individuals, businesses, farms, laboratories, and organizations worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eAccepted species include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16eu5y5\" data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"969\"\u003eHericium erinaceus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gside2\" data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eHericium americanum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10z89c7\" data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eHericium coralloides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10z89c7\" data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eHericium \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eabietis\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bmkjl0\" data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eHericium \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eflagellum \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j3xems\" data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eOther verified Hericium species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ah30ov\" data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eDivisions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1kub18j\" data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eFruiting Body Division\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eFresh or dried fruiting bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eAwards:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19wek78\" data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eBest Fruiting Body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11jithu\" data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003eHighest Potency Fruiting Body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"bfhty8\" data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eMycelium Division\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"23h6vo\" data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eSubmerged culture biomass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"66anoo\" data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003ePure mycelial biomass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"msuh4u\" data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003eFermentation-derived biomass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eAwards:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ocue9z\" data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003eBest Mycelium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hzf9t\" data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eHighest Potency Mycelium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"14p44ea\" data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eExtract Division\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7q6fwq\" data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003eDual extracts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4qampd\" data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eOleoresins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ls9jik\" data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003ePowdered extracts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qgl9k3\" data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003eWater extracts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qhxb8c\" data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003eAlcohol extracts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eAwards:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17xngyt\" data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003eBest Extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"szc75f\" data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eHighest Potency Extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"w53gvf\" data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003eFunctional Product Division\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bh0enx\" data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eTinctures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vxt351\" data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eHoney products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k4zofj\" data-start=\"1642\" 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@w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"89afec44-a9f3-4e86-a922-a73a1478509c\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"11mpkip\" data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003eSubmission Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"dyobsc\" data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003eFruiting Bodies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003eMinimum 20 grams dried material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1mocn0p\" data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003eMycelium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003eMinimum 20 grams dried biomass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1out37c\" data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003eExtracts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1915\"\u003eMinimum 5 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"c5xq4z\" data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003eTinctures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003eMinimum 30 mL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ua2aj5\" data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003eFunctional Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003eMinimum 50 grams or equivalent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"nzgn4p\" data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003eJudging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003eLaboratory analysis will be performed independently by Tryptomics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003eJudging criteria may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"twj6mq\" data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003ePotency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eqp2xi\" data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ewx1ae\" data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003eConsistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zno41x\" data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003eInnovation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13akuwe\" data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003eProduct quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dzbr5q\" data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003ePresentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2219\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"g9e22m\" data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003eTimeline\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003eEntry Intake:\u003cbr\u003eOctober 1 – November 30, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003eLaboratory Analysis:\u003cbr\u003eDecember 2026 – January 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003eAwards Ceremony:\u003cbr\u003eFebruary 26–27, 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003eHarrisburg, Pennsylvania and Online\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1mpc0g\" data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hprsjb\" data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2452\"\u003eWhat does my entry fee include?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2475\"\u003eEvery entry includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2580\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r0p961\" data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2496\"\u003eCompetition entry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gtmccb\" data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003eIndependent laboratory testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qe9zb1\" data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2555\"\u003eOfficial results report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13z60jw\" data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2580\"\u003eEligibility for awards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2585\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"106ouia\" data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2612\"\u003eHow much does it cost?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003eFruiting Body, Mycelium, and Extract Entries:\u003cbr\u003e$100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2698\"\u003eFunctional Product Entries:\u003cbr\u003e$150\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2703\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1htms1z\" data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2733\"\u003eWho performs the testing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2829\"\u003eTesting is performed by Tryptomics using validated analytical methods and reference standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1hk3gor\" data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2871\"\u003eWhat compounds will be analyzed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2907\"\u003eCurrent confirmed targets include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2946\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vou3jp\" data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2922\"\u003eErinacene A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"glcwdp\" data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"2934\"\u003eHericerin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ekqain\" data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"2946\"\u003eMelatonin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"3012\"\u003eAdditional compounds may be added as standards become available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3017\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1vrxhft\" data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3052\"\u003eCan I submit multiple entries?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3054\" data-end=\"3058\"\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3100\"\u003eEach entry must be purchased separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3105\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"i8eua9\" data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3134\"\u003eCan I enter anonymously?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3136\" data-end=\"3140\"\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3217\"\u003eEntrants may choose to remain anonymous during public reporting and awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3222\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"o0d5o8\" data-start=\"3224\" data-end=\"3267\"\u003eDo I have to attend the awards ceremony?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3269\" data-end=\"3272\"\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3307\"\u003eWinners may participate remotely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3309\" data-end=\"3312\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"13lns94\" data-start=\"3314\" data-end=\"3354\"\u003eCan international participants enter?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3360\"\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3362\" data-end=\"3396\"\u003eWorldwide submissions are welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3398\" data-end=\"3469\"\u003eEntrants are responsible for complying with local shipping regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3471\" data-end=\"3474\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ravnrf\" data-start=\"3476\" data-end=\"3516\"\u003eWill I receive my laboratory results?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3518\" data-end=\"3522\"\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3524\" data-end=\"3592\"\u003eEvery entrant receives a report containing their analytical results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3597\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"2n6g99\" data-start=\"3599\" data-end=\"3637\"\u003eCan I use my results for marketing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3639\" data-end=\"3643\"\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3645\" data-end=\"3742\"\u003eYou may reference your results provided they are represented accurately and without modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3744\" data-end=\"3747\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"32oiu7\" data-start=\"3749\" data-end=\"3772\"\u003eSHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"18m0qh2\" data-start=\"3774\" data-end=\"3783\"\u003eStep 1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3785\" data-end=\"3845\"\u003ePurchase your Hericium Cup entry through MycoSymbiotics.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3847\" data-end=\"3850\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"18m0qh1\" data-start=\"3852\" data-end=\"3861\"\u003eStep 2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3863\" data-end=\"3892\"\u003ePackage your sample securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3894\" data-end=\"3902\"\u003eInclude:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3904\" 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