RiFood member launches start-up for functional drink “Mushroom Coffee”

Dr Nano CHENG Wai-yin, Member of Research Institute for Future Food (RiFood) and Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, has co-founded a PolyU start-up, Mushroom Innovation Tech Limited, to develop the novel beverage “Mushroom Coffee”.  This coffee blends extracts from various mushrooms, delivering the natural energising effects of coffee while reducing the common side effects associated with caffeine.

With comprehensive support from PolyVentures, PolyU start-ups have been empowered to develop innovative ideas and pioneering solutions.  This innovation has already been successfully commercialised, with a couple physical stores in Hong Kong acting as distributors, and two bars within Hotel ICON also adopting the products.  This serves as a solid case of cutting-edge research being translated into practical applications.

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