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Amanita muscaria, also known as the fly agaric mushroom, has been used for centuries by various cultures in religious ceremonies throughout northern Europe and Asia.1 The influence of this red-and-white psychoactive mushroom is so widespread that it became a symbol of good fortune on Victorian- and Edwardian-era Christmas cards and may even have inspired the iconic red-and-white of Santa Claus’ suit.2
In modern research, Amanita muscaria has also attracted attention for its potential health effects, with early studies suggesting anticarcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and anti-anxiety properties.3 4 At the same time, raw Amanita mushrooms can be dangerous if consumed improperly, which is why modern products like gummies use processed extracts designed to make them safer to consume.34 35
Whether you’re a fungi aficionado, exploring alternatives to CBD, or simply curious about Amanita’s unique effects, these products offer a convenient way to try the mushroom. If you’re unsure where to start, our guide breaks down the pros, cons, and qualities of the best Amanita muscaria gummies. If you’re in a hurry, here’s a quick look at our top picks.
Utoya gets the top nod from our testers for its combination of solid, verifiable potency and the taste experience.
Unlike other companies, Utoya ensures a good dose of muscimol, the primary active compound in Amanita muscaria, while also testing to ensure the absence of ibotenic acid, a dangerous toxin that must be removed for the mushroom extract to be safe. And while our testers enjoyed the flavor of other gummies as well, like Hometown Hero, Utoya’s taste and texture were standouts.
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For this guide to the best Amanita muscaria gummies, our team conducted extensive research into the history, traditions, risks, side effects, and potential benefits of this psychoactive mushroom. We examined dozens of studies and other educational materials to learn about each of the vital individual compounds that make up Amanita muscaria, such as muscarine, ibotenic acid, and muscimol. After that, we thoroughly investigated the most popular Amanita muscaria gummy manufacturers on the market, and our testers personally purchased and tried the gummies to determine the strongest, tastiest, and most cost-effective products. A few of these gummies made it into our guide as recommendations, but many did not.
Additionally, like all health-related content on this website, this review was thoroughly vetted by one or more members of our Medical Review Board for accuracy.
When evaluating Amanita muscaria gummies, we judged them as we would other herbal supplements. One of the major differences, though, is that — unlike CBD, THC, nootropics, adaptogens, or even other mushrooms — Amanita muscaria has only just recently stepped into the wellness product spotlight. This means that research on its potential benefits is sparse and largely in its infancy.
It’s important to note that a lot of studies and research over the years have focused on the dangers of Amanita muscaria in its whole, raw form, but the gummies in this guide contain processed extracts designed to reduce unwanted compounds and are generally considered safer for most healthy adults (over age 21 who aren’t pregnant or breastfeeding).
With this in mind, safety became our top criterion for evaluating Amanita muscaria gummies, followed closely by cost, potency, taste, and convenience.
Advantage: Utoya Amanita Mushroom Gummies
Amanita muscaria mushrooms can be dangerous. In their raw form, they contain ibotenic acid, a compound that can cause nausea, sweating, headaches, confusion, and drowsiness.5 In more serious cases, poisoning has been linked to seizures, respiratory complications, coma, and — rarely — death.6 7
Modern Amanita muscaria products are designed to reduce those risks. Manufacturers use processed extracts aimed at lowering ibotenic acid while concentrating muscimol, the compound responsible for the mushroom’s psychoactive effects.34 35 Because of this, testing that confirms muscimol and ibotenic acid levels can provide important reassurance that the extract was prepared correctly.
Both Hometown Hero and Utoya publish third-party lab reports, but they focus on different safety concerns.
Ideally, Amanita muscaria products would include both types of testing, but neither company provides the full picture at this time. Hometown Hero’s contaminant screening is broader, but Utoya’s testing offers clearer insight into the compounds most closely tied to Amanita muscaria’s safety and effects. For that reason, Utoya earns the advantage here.
Here’s how their testing compares:
| Hometown Hero | Utoya | |
|---|---|---|
| Tryptamine content | ||
| Muscimol content | ||
| Ibotenic acid content | ||
| Pesticides | ||
| Microbials | ||
| Mycotoxins | ||
| Heavy metals | ||
| Residual solvents |
Hometown Hero’s formula also includes cannabinoids and additional botanicals, which may enhance certain effects but also introduce extra ingredients that could interact with medications or other supplements for some users. Utoya’s formula focuses more narrowly on the mushroom itself, which is another reason it has the edge on safety.
Advantage: Utoya Amanita Mushroom Gummies
Whether it’s due to how new the products are or how intensive and potentially costly the safety procedures are, Amanita muscaria gummies of all shapes and kinds are, frankly, expensive. Many of the gummies on the market average around $30–$40 per pack and can reach nearly $10 per gummy in extreme cases.
Among our current picks, Utoya offers the lowest cost per gummy.
Here’s why:
By comparison, both of Hometown Hero’s Amanita muscaria products cost $25 for 4 gummies — $6.25 per gummy. Subscribing lowers the price to $21.25 ($5.31 per gummy), and a one-time three-pack drops the cost to about $5.25 per gummy.
If you combine the three-pack bundle with the 15% subscribe-and-save discount, the price falls further to $4.46 per gummy — the lowest possible tier for Hometown Hero.
Even at that best-case price, it remains slightly more expensive than Utoya’s highest-volume bundle. Part of that difference likely reflects the inclusion of cannabinoids (CBD or delta-9 THC) and additional botanicals.
Advantage: Hometown Hero Magic Amanita Muscaria Gummies (with Delta-9 THC)
When it comes to overall intensity, Hometown Hero’s delta-9 version stands out.
Both Hometown Hero formulations in this guide contain 500mg of Amanita muscaria extract per gummy. However, the Delta-9 version also includes psychoactive THC. Muscimol — the primary active compound in Amanita muscaria — acts primarily as an agonist of GABA-A receptors in the brain, which are involved in sedation and inhibitory signaling.24 Delta-9 THC, by contrast, exerts its effects mainly through CB1 cannabinoid receptors in the central nervous system.10 Because these compounds act on different receptor systems, combining them increases the overall psychoactive impact compared to Amanita muscaria alone. The effect for our testers was different and more dramatic than solely THC gummies of the same THC strength.
This doesn’t mean the delta-9 version contains more muscimol. Rather, the added cannabinoid increases total intensity through a separate neurological pathway.
For those seeking a more calming experience, Hometown Hero’s CBD version or Utoya’s cannabinoid-free gummies may be more appropriate starting points. As with any psychoactive product, beginning with a small amount is advisable.
Advantage: Utoya Amanita Mushroom Gummies
Flavor can make or break a gummy, especially with products that people may take more than once.
After sampling the current lineup, our testers found Utoya’s Powerful Peach flavor to be the most broadly appealing. It has a mild, pleasant, citrusy acidity with balanced sweetness — enough to feel enjoyable without becoming overpowering. The peach profile is noticeable but not artificial-tasting, and it avoids the heavy sugar-forward intensity common in some gummies. Texturally, it strikes a nice middle ground: soft enough to chew easily while still maintaining the firmness people expect from a gummy.
Hometown Hero takes a different approach. Our testers described the Black Cherry flavor as deeper and more jammy, with a slightly fig-like richness and less overt sweetness. It feels less like candy and more like fruit preserves. The texture is noticeably softer — almost like a homemade gummy. Some may appreciate that softer consistency, while others might prefer a firmer chew.
Overall, Utoya earns the edge for taste thanks to its clean, balanced profile and approachable sweetness. It was the easiest for our team to enjoy without feeling overly sugary.
Advantage: Hometown Hero Magic Amanita Muscaria Gummies
When evaluating the convenience of Amanita muscaria gummies, we looked at flexibility. That includes subscription options, bulk discounts, shipping policies, return guarantees, and how easy it is to adjust your dose (for example, whether gummies can be cleanly divided).
Among our current picks, Hometown Hero offers the most flexibility overall. Customers can subscribe and save (with delivery options every two, four, six, or eight weeks), purchase multi-pack bundles at a reduced per-gummy cost, and take advantage of free shipping. Our testers also found Hometown Hero’s gummies easy to divide cleanly, which may matter to those who prefer starting with smaller portions.
Hometown Hero also provides a “Worry Free Guarantee.” If you try the product for the first time and aren’t satisfied, you can return it within 14 days of delivery (as long as the package is at least half full) and receive a gift card to try something else.
Utoya offers bulk discounts and free shipping, but it does not provide a subscription option. Its return policy is more limited — refunds are available only for unopened products within seven days of delivery, unless the item is defective, in which case an exchange may be offered.
Because of its subscription flexibility, more forgiving return policy, and easier portioning, Hometown Hero earns the edge in this category.
The chart below offers a quick reference for comparing our top three picks for Amanita muscaria gummies across key factors: potency, price, discounts, flavors, shipping, and more.
| Utoya | Hometown Hero (CBD) | Hometown Hero (Delta-9 THC) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total A. muscaria per pack | 2,500mg | 2,000mg | 2,000mg |
| A. muscaria per gummy | 500mg | 500mg | 500mg |
| Muscimol per gummy | 4mg | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Active ingredients | A. muscaria extract | A. muscaria extract and CBD | A. muscaria extract and delta-9 THC |
| Gummies per pack | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| One-time purchase price | $23.99 | $25 | $25 |
| Price per gummy | $4.80 | $6.25 | $6.25 |
| Subscription price | N/A | $21.25 | $21.25 |
| Cost per gummy when you subscribe | N/A | $5.31 | $5.31 |
| Bulk discounts? | Yes (5–15% off multi-packs) | Yes (16% off 3-pack) | Yes (16% off 3-pack) |
| Free shipping? | |||
| Return policy | 7-day return policy; item must be unopened | 14-day satisfaction guarantee | 14-day satisfaction guarantee |
| Vegan? | |||
| Allergens? | Wheat | Corn | Corn |
| Flavors available | Powerful Peach, Mystic Citrus, and Pina Colada Odyssey | Elderberry | Black Cherry |
| Easy dose adjustment (cutting gummies in half or fourths)? |
Amanita muscaria, or fly agaric, is a psychoactive, poisonous, red or orange-red mushroom with white spots and gills. It has been used for centuries in shamanic and religious rituals, particularly in Asia, Europe, and Siberia.1 2 One of the earliest written references to Amanita muscaria was in the Rigveda, an ancient Indian collection of Sanskrit hymns and the oldest of the sacred books of Hinduism.16 17 This text describes a ritual drink known as soma, believed to grant godlike abilities to those who consumed it. Researchers later linked the euphoric effects of soma to the use of Amanita muscaria.15 16
The popularity of Amanita muscaria persisted well into the Victorian and Edwardian eras.2 It was commonly pictured on Christmas cards as a symbol of good luck, and a popular winter solstice tradition was drying and stringing these mushrooms near the hearth.1
In recent years, mushrooms of all kinds — like lion’s mane, cordyceps, reishi, and chaga — have come into the spotlight as potential wellness ingredients for boosting the immune system and helping the body adapt to stress.18 Because of this, it’s not surprising that Amanita muscaria is beginning to regain popularity, and not just for its psychoactive effects. We’ll delve further into this mushroom’s wellness-boosting potential later, but early animal research appears promising for Amanita muscaria’s ability to help reduce anxiety,19 relieve neuropathic pain, and more.20
If you’re a healthy adult (21 or older) who isn’t pregnant or breastfeeding, and you’re interested in trying them, then Amanita muscaria gummies can be for you. (This is unless you live in the state of Louisiana, where the production, manufacture, distribution, and possession of this mushroom and products containing it are illegal.)21
Whether you’re seeking a psychoactive experience, curious about muscimol — the primary active compound in Amanita muscaria — or exploring formulations that combine the mushroom with CBD or delta-9 THC, gummies offer a convenient way to consume a measured amount. Unlike raw mushroom material, these products are made using processed extracts designed to reduce unwanted compounds.
That said, not all products on the market provide the same level of testing transparency. By choosing manufacturers that make third-party lab reports accessible and clearly label their ingredients — like our top picks — you can make a more informed decision about what you’re taking.
The research on supplemental or recreational Amanita muscaria use in humans is slim outside of historical use or things like intoxication reports, so we do recommend speaking with your doctor before trying these gummies — even if you’re in perfect health.6
From what we know about Amanita muscaria’s components and effects, these gummies may not be suitable for:
Some Amanita muscaria products also contain additional ingredients that may interact with medications. Hometown Hero’s gummies include lion’s mane, holy basil, and either CBD or delta-9 THC, depending on the version.
Lion’s mane has been studied for neurological effects and may influence platelet aggregation, meaning it could theoretically enhance the effects of anticoagulant medications.25 Holy basil has been associated in human studies with mild blood pressure–lowering and metabolic effects, which may interact with antihypertensive or glucose-lowering medications.26 Cannabinoids — particularly delta-9 THC — exert their effects primarily through CB1 receptors in the central nervous system and are metabolized by cytochrome P450 enzymes, creating the potential for interactions with certain prescription medications.11 THC may also amplify sedative effects when combined with alcohol or other central nervous system depressants.12
Utoya’s gummies do not include additional nootropic herbs or cannabinoids, but they do contain wheat, which may not be appropriate for individuals with wheat allergies or celiac disease.
As always, individuals taking prescription medications, managing chronic health conditions, or sensitive to psychoactive substances should consult a healthcare professional before trying these products.
Insider Tip: While there’s currently no research on Amanita muscaria’s interactions with antidepressants, the latter may reduce the effects of the former and products containing it. This is based on anecdotal evidence from product reviews, our testers’ own experiences, and research on the use of psilocybin with SSRI/SNRI medications.27
Amanita muscaria has historically been marketed under the U.S. Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA), often categorized alongside other botanical dietary ingredients.28 At the state level, this mushroom remains legal in 49 U.S. states, with the sole exception being Louisiana.21
If you live in Louisiana, you’ll need to consider an alternative. CBD products — such as oils and gummies — may offer some overlapping benefits and are widely available. (We break down our top CBD picks in a separate guide.)
At the same time, federal regulatory scrutiny of Amanita muscaria has increased in recent years.
On December 18, 2024, the FDA issued a warning letter to food manufacturers stating that Amanita muscaria (including its extracts and constituents, such as muscimol and ibotenic acid) is “not authorized” for use in conventional foods due to safety concerns around its “pharmacologically active constituents.”57 58 59
More recently, in September 2025, the FDA issued an additional warning letter to Blue Forest Farms, LLC, stating that dietary supplements containing Amanita muscaria are considered adulterated under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The agency asserted that Amanita muscaria and its constituents qualify as “new dietary ingredients” for which no adequate safety notification has been submitted. The FDA also stated that Amanita muscaria is not generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in conventional foods and that food products containing it may be considered adulterated under federal law.13
It’s worth noting that being excluded from GRAS status does not automatically remove a substance from the market. Other ingredients that have faced similar regulatory scrutiny or lack GRAS status include CBD, THC, melatonin, and Ginkgo biloba,60 yet products containing those ingredients remain widely available in the U.S. That said, the FDA’s recent warning letters suggest that Amanita muscaria may be subject to closer oversight than it was in previous years.
We have also observed that some manufacturers have discontinued Amanita muscaria products in recent months, citing legal uncertainty or regulatory concerns. Several products that previously met our testing and formulation standards are no longer available.
As a result, today’s market is smaller — and in some cases, less transparent — than it was just a few years ago. Consumers may also find that product availability fluctuates, and future regulatory developments could further impact access.
Here’s what this means for consumers:
If additional federal restrictions or enforcement actions occur, we will update this guide accordingly.
Unlike the raw mushroom, which is highly poisonous, Amanita muscaria gummies contain extracts that should be generally safe for most healthy adults over age 21 who aren’t pregnant or breastfeeding.7 We’ll delve into some of the possible side effects, dangers, and interactions in a little bit. But in order to properly convey that information, we first need to cover what Amanita muscaria mushrooms are made up of — its compounds.
The active components of raw Amanita muscaria mushrooms you’re most likely to hear about are two of the psychoactive alkaloids: muscimol and ibotenic acid. However, there’s more to be found in these mushrooms, including other chemical and bioactive compounds.
All of these compounds are considered toxic when consumed via raw Amanita muscaria mushroom.3 For this reason, traditional preparation methods — and modern extraction processes — aim to reduce ibotenic acid levels while concentrating muscimol. Commercial gummies use processed extracts rather than raw mushroom material, and reputable manufacturers provide third-party lab documentation to support their safety practices. As discussed earlier, the depth and scope of that testing can vary between brands.
Below, we outline the primary compounds found in raw Amanita muscaria and what researchers know about them.
An important note: The following information refers to the chemistry of the raw mushroom.14 Properly manufactured extracts used in gummies are processed to reduce undesirable compounds and are not equivalent to consuming raw mushroom material.41
This toxic compound is a selective cholinergic agonist that can produce some, but not all, of the same parasympathetic effects as acetylcholine.3 29 Some of these effects include slowing the heart, lowering blood pressure, and increasing the secretion of bodily fluids (such as saliva, tears, and gastric acid).22
A class of drugs called “muscarinic agonists” can also lead to similar effects and are sometimes used as a treatment for urinary retention, glaucoma, Alzheimer’s disease, or other conditions where it may be beneficial to increase smooth muscle tone. These drugs don’t necessarily contain muscarine but instead bind to and activate muscarinic cholinergic receptors.22
Ibotenic acid, muscimol, and muscazone all fall under the umbrella of the “isoxazoles” (a type of compound with oxygen and nitrogen atoms in specific positions) found in Amanita muscaria. Some research suggests that products containing derivatives of isoxazoles may have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-Alzheimer’s, antioxidant, antifungal,30 immunoregulatory, and antidiabetic properties, among others.31
However, ibotenic acid is a neurotoxin that has been utilized for years in animal-model research studies as a “potent brain-lesioning agent” (i.e., a substance that damages tissue in the brain) to study cognitive dysfunction in neurodegenerative diseases,32 Alzheimer’s disease,3 strokes, and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).33 When subjected to certain chemical changes, ibotenic acid becomes the less-toxic muscazone (via UV-radiation-assisted isomerization) and the relatively nontoxic muscimol (via decarboxylation).34 35
As noted above, muscazone is produced when ibotenic acid is broken down via UV radiation.3 It’s “less toxic” than ibotenic acid, and it doesn’t have much pharmacological activity compared to the other components of Amanita muscaria,35 but some researchers have found that it, for an as-yet-unknown reason, has a longer-lasting effect on the body and actually “reinforces” the toxicity of the other compounds. It can lead to memory loss, attention issues, disorientation, and partial vision loss.34
In Amanita muscaria, muscimol and ibotenic acid are considered to be the main psychoactive substances,3 and this may be why a lot of research paints the former to be nearly as dangerous as the latter.36 Though it’s being investigated for its benefits, muscimol is still technically a toxin and isn’t without its risks. For instance, it can be dangerous when consumed in excessive amounts or when the pure chemical form is inhaled.37
While some Amanita muscaria gummies containing extracts of the mushroom may have extremely small traces of some of these compounds (like ibotenic acid), the levels are nowhere near what you’d consume if you ate the actual mushroom. For example, the lab reports from Utoya list ibotenic acid as “ND,” or “not detected,” even though it utilizes Amanita muscaria extract.
And even if it did happen to contain trace amounts of this compound, the psychoactive effects of ibotenic acid generally don’t appear until doses reach roughly 30–60mg.38 39 Additionally, ibotenic acid is rapidly converted into muscimol after ingestion through a process called decarboxylation, meaning trace amounts would likely end up contributing to muscimol levels rather than remaining as ibotenic acid.7
Since clinical research studies on the recreational use of Amanita muscaria in humans are hard to come by, outside of things like acute intoxication reports and side effects from consuming the mushroom itself — let alone any information about gummies — it’s difficult to determine exactly what all of the risks entail.
From what we do know about the components of Amanita muscaria, it can be assumed that gummies containing the mushroom may:
These aren’t all of the potential risks, however. So, as always, we recommend speaking with your doctor before trying any new supplemental products — including Amanita muscaria.
Some formulations also include additional ingredients. For example, Hometown Hero’s gummies contain lion’s mane, holy basil, and either CBD or delta-9 THC, depending on the version. Adding cannabinoids or herbal extracts may increase the potential for medication interactions or enhanced sedative effects, so individuals taking prescription drugs should review the ingredient list carefully before use.25 26 28
Overall, research is limited, but Amanita muscaria gummies should be generally safe for healthy adults who aren’t pregnant or breastfeeding. But it’s still a good idea to go over any risks with a health professional, especially if you’re taking prescription medications or have any health concerns. And the potential risks of exposure to ibotenic acid or high doses of muscimol are precisely why it’s wise to purchase from a company that subjects its product to third-party testing of those substances.
Even though there’s a wealth of information available on why consuming raw Amanita muscaria mushrooms can be dangerous, there’s a small (but growing) assortment of other studies that show how certain components of this mushroom — mainly muscimol — may impart a wide variety of potential health and wellness benefits. The research is largely in its infancy, and we’ll update this information as more becomes available, but for now we know this much:
Studies suggest that muscimol is generally safe when taken orally at doses between 6mg and 15mg (Utoya’s gummy contains 4mg per piece for comparison).40 41 And this substance is being investigated as a potential treatment for neuropathic pain from nerve and spinal cord injuries.20 42 Muscimol is also a potent GABA-A (γ-aminobutyric acid, type A) receptor agonist; it appears beneficial for reducing feelings of anxiety and promoting sleep,19 and it may possess anti-inflammatory and anticarcinogenic properties.3 43
Of course, more research on all of this is necessary, especially since most published studies have been conducted on animals or cells at the time of this writing, but the results seem promising so far.
Like many other mushrooms and botanical ingredients, Amanita muscaria contains a fair number of components that promote antioxidant activity. Antioxidants may protect your cells against free radicals — molecules that can cause damage to DNA, lipids, and proteins, potentially leading to cancer, heart disease, and other illnesses.44 45
Some, but not all, of the antioxidants in Amanita muscaria are ergothioneine, glutathione, and ascorbic acid (vitamin C), along with various lignans and flavonoids.
The star polysaccharides of Amanita muscaria mushrooms are glucans. There are three main types of glucans,46 but the type you’ve most likely heard about is beta-glucan (β-glucan), which is being investigated in the treatment of cancer.47 Further research is necessary, but the type of beta-glucan found in Amanita muscaria (βGLC-Am) appears to have potential (in mice) for relieving pain and inflammation, as well as antitumor properties.48 49
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Utoya earns our top recommendation because it’s one of the few Amanita muscaria brands that publishes lab results verifying muscimol and ibotenic acid levels — the two compounds most closely tied to both the mushroom’s effects and its safety.8 35
Each gummy contains 4mg of muscimol, and the company provides lab documentation quantifying muscimol while listing ibotenic acid as “ND” (not detected). That level of transparency is uncommon in this space, where many products do not clearly disclose the levels of their active compounds.
For context, muscimol has been studied at oral doses ranging from 6mg to 15mg in small human and preclinical research settings.40 41 A 4mg gummy places Utoya in what we would consider a moderate, controlled range, though individual reactions may be stronger for some people; it’s never a bad idea to start with half of any gummy dose to see how it affects you before eating an entire serving of a gummy.
The lab report also confirms the absence of psilocybin and psilocin, helping reassure buyers that they are purchasing an Amanita muscaria product and not a tryptamine-containing mushroom.
Where Utoya is strong in compound transparency, it is less comprehensive in contaminant transparency. Unlike Hometown Hero, the publicly available documentation does not clearly outline screening for heavy metals, pesticides, microbials, mycotoxins, or residual solvents. For a psychoactive mushroom product, broader contaminant testing would add an additional layer of confidence.
Still, for consumers who primarily care about knowing exactly how much muscimol they’re getting — and who prefer an Amanita-only formulation without cannabinoids — Utoya is a strong choice.
Utoya stood out as the best-tasting option among our picks. Our testers tried the Powerful Peach variety, which had a light citrus brightness with balanced sweetness — enjoyable without tasting sugary or artificial. The peach flavor comes through cleanly, and the texture strikes a nice middle ground: soft but still structured, with a more traditional gummy chew than Hometown Hero’s softer consistency.
Importantly, it avoids the strong bitterness that can sometimes accompany mushroom-based gummies. For people sensitive to earthy aftertastes, that makes a noticeable difference.
Utoya sells its gummies in five-count packs, with increasing discounts available on bundle purchases.
The prices are as follows:
All orders ship free. However, Utoya does not offer a subscription option.
Utoya’s return policy is more limited than that of some competitors, including Hometown Hero. Refunds are available only on unopened products within seven days of delivery, unless the item arrives defective. Opened products are not eligible for return.
On a pure cost-per-gummy basis, Utoya is the most affordable option among our top picks. The trade-off is a narrower return window and a simpler Amanita-only formula compared to Hometown Hero’s cannabinoid blends.
Highest potency and most relaxing
Hometown Hero’s gummies combine Amanita muscaria with cannabinoids, which can significantly shape the experience. Buyers can choose between two formulations:
Both versions contain 500mg of Amanita muscaria extract per gummy.
The delta-9 option will feel stronger for most people — not because it contains more Amanita muscaria, but because THC acts on a completely different receptor system in the brain (primarily CB1 receptors).10 Muscimol, the primary active compound in Amanita muscaria, works primarily through GABA-A receptors instead.24 When compounds influence different neurological pathways, their effects can feel more pronounced together.
For those seeking a calmer experience, the 25mg CBD version may be the better fit. CBD is widely studied for its potential calming and anxiolytic effects, and doses in the 20–30mg range are commonly used in human research examining stress and anxiety responses.61
One area where Hometown Hero stands out is testing transparency. The company provides third-party lab reports that screen for heavy metals, pesticides, microbials, mycotoxins, and residual solvents. Testing is conducted through an ISO/IEC-accredited laboratory, and when we reached out with questions, they responded clearly and promptly.
That said, there’s one notable limitation. While the contaminant screening is thorough, the publicly available reports do not clearly list muscimol or ibotenic acid concentrations. Because these compounds are central to Amanita muscaria’s effects and safety, clearer reporting would help consumers better understand what they’re taking.8 35
Beyond Amanita muscaria extract, each gummy also includes 100mg of lion’s mane and 100mg of holy basil.
Lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus) has been studied for its potential cognitive and neurological effects, including possible support for nerve growth factor (NGF).52 However, most supplement research uses doses closer to 1–3g of mushroom extract per day, meaning the 100mg included here is relatively small by comparison. Some research also suggests mushroom extracts may influence platelet activity,25 so individuals taking blood thinners should speak with a clinician to rule out a contraindication.
Also known as tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), holy basil has been studied for mild stress-modulating and metabolic effects.26 Human studies often use several hundred milligrams to a few grams per day, so the 100mg included here is likely to play a supporting role rather than serve as a primary active dose. Because holy basil may impact blood pressure or blood sugar levels, individuals taking related medications should speak with a clinician before combining them.
Adding cannabinoids and supportive botanicals makes this a more complex formula than Amanita-only gummies. That can be appealing for some users — but it also means there are more variables to consider. CBD and THC are metabolized through cytochrome P450 pathways, which means they can interact with certain medications.10 If you’re taking prescriptions or managing a chronic condition, it’s worth reviewing the ingredient list with a healthcare professional before trying it.
We tested both flavors of Hometown Hero’s Amanita muscaria gummies to evaluate taste, texture, and overall feel.
Texture-wise, these gummies are softer than many commercial options — closer to a homemade gummy than a firm, candy-store chew. They’re easy to cut in half if you prefer starting with a smaller portion, and they don’t stick to your teeth excessively.
Both versions (Black Cherry and Elderberry) lean toward a deeper, darker fruit profile — more like cherry or berry preserves than candy. They aren’t overly sweet, which our testers appreciated.
Hometown Hero gummies are available as one-time or subscription purchases. Opting into the subscribe-and-save program takes 15% off and allows you to schedule auto-shipments every two, four, six, or eight weeks. You can also purchase a three-pack bundle at a 16% discount. These discounts can be stacked, bringing the total cost down even further. That ends up looking like this:
| Total gummies | Price | Effective price per gummy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bag (one-time) | 4 | $25.00 | $6.25 |
| 1 bag (Subscribe & Save — 15% off) | 4 | $21.25 | $5.31 |
| 3-pack (one-time) | 12 | $63.00 | $5.25 |
| 3-pack (Subscribe & Save — 15% off) | 12 | $53.55 | $4.46 |
Additionally, all gummies ship free from Hometown Hero.
The company also offers a 14-day satisfaction guarantee on purchases made directly through its website. If it’s your first time trying the product and you’re not satisfied, you can return it within 14 days of delivery — as long as the package is at least half full — and receive a gift card to try another option.
Compared to Utoya’s simpler Amanita-only formulation, Hometown Hero is the more expensive option per gummy. That difference reflects the inclusion of cannabinoids (CBD or delta-9 THC) and additional botanicals such as lion’s mane and holy basil.
The Amanita muscaria market has shifted rapidly over the past year. Several products we previously reviewed have since been discontinued or reformulated. In some cases, companies cited evolving legal concerns around Amanita muscaria or muscimol as the reason for pulling products from the market.
The following gummies are no longer available at the time of our latest update:
If any of these products return to the market in a compliant, transparent form, we’ll reevaluate them using the same safety and testing criteria outlined in this guide.
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