ABOUT CHAGA

What is chaga?

Chaga is a naturally occurring fungus most commonly found growing on birch trees in northern climates. It has traditionally been steeped in water to create a dark, earthy beverage resembling tea.

Is chaga a mushroom?

Chaga is often called a mushroom, although its appearance differs from the familiar cap-and-stem mushrooms commonly used in cooking. It forms a dark, textured growth on the exterior of birch trees.

Where is your chaga sourced?

Our chaga is sourced from Northern Ontario through relationships with local foragers who understand its natural environment and share our commitment to thoughtful forest practices.

How is chaga traditionally prepared?

Chaga has traditionally been broken into smaller pieces or ground and steeped or simmered in water to create an earthy infusion. Fung-Ctional reimagines that preparation as a ready-to-enjoy sparkling beverage.

Does Fung-Ctional make health claims about chaga?

No. Fung-Ctional is presented as a food and beverage experience rather than as a treatment, cure or medical product.

We focus on what we can clearly communicate: the ingredients, flavour, sourcing, formulation and thoughtful way the beverage is made.

SOURCING AND SUSTAINABILITY

How is your chaga harvested?

We work with foragers who understand chaga’s forest environment and encourage an approach centred on careful identification, thoughtful harvesting and respect for the host tree and surrounding ecosystem.

What does “forest-sourced” mean?

Forest-sourced means our chaga originates in its natural woodland environment rather than being presented as a conventional cultivated crop.

How does your planting initiative work?

Through our planting partnership, every item sold helps support the planting of a seed, and every 100th supports the planting of a tree.

As the program develops, we will continue sharing verified updates and measurable progress.

What is upcycled skincare?

Upcycling means finding a purposeful new use for suitable materials that might otherwise go unused.

Our exploration of upcycled topical products began with the idea of using ingredients from our beverage-making process more thoughtfully. Any skincare products are listed separately with their own ingredients, instructions and product information.

 

STILL CURIOUS?

We would love to help.

Email: HELLO@FUNG-CTIONAL.COM