Method for Making Dehydrated Mycelium Elements and Product Made Thereby

A method of making dehydrated mycelium elements comprising the steps of

• creating a living hydrated mycelium composite containing at least one of a combination of mycelium and fibers, mycelium and particles, and mycelium, particles and fibers;
• adding a nutrient material to said mycelium composite in an amount to promote mycelia tissue growth;
• thereafter dehydrating the mycelium composite to a moisture content of less than 50% by weight to deactivate the further growth of mycelia tissue;
• thereafter storing the dehydrated mycelium composite at a temperature in the range of from −50° F. to +200° F.;
• and
• rehydrating the stored dehydrated mycelium composite to reactivate the mycelium therein and to initiate growth of at least one fruiting body.