Why We Use Certified Organic Sugar Cane Alcohol (And Why It’s Better)
- Boxed-In Mushrooms
- May 1
- 2 min read
Updated: May 14
When it comes to making high-quality mushroom tinctures, the choice of alcohol isn’t just a technical detail—it’s a decision that impacts your health, the planet, and the effectiveness of the final product.
At Boxed-In Mushroom Company, we don’t use just any alcohol. We use certified organic sugar cane alcohol, and there are three very good reasons why.
1. Most Mushroom Tinctures Use Industrial Corn Alcohol
Most companies use food-grade ethanol made from conventionally grown corn. Why?
Because it’s cheap. But here’s the problem:
It’s often made from GMO corn
It may contain residual pesticides or solvents
It’s mass-produced in industrial distilleries without concern for quality or sustainability
For us, that’s not good enough. If we’re going to make something you put in your body every day, it needs to be clean, pure, and intentional.
2. Organic Sugar Cane Alcohol Is Clean and Non-GMO
Our alcohol is made from certified organic sugar cane—grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or GMOs. It’s:
Non-GMO and allergen-free
Naturally gluten-free
Distilled with care, specifically for use in herbal tinctures and wellness products
We believe that if the mushroom is clean, the alcohol that carries it should be too.
3. It Preserves the Integrity of the Tincture
Alcohol isn’t just a preservative—it’s a powerful extractor. It draws out fat-soluble compounds like triterpenes, hericenones, and other adaptogenic components that water alone can’t reach.
Poor-quality alcohol can affect:
Taste
Clarity
Bioavailability
Using organic sugar cane alcohol means your tincture tastes smoother, digests cleanly, and maintains the highest therapeutic integrity possible.
What We Never Use (and Why)
We refuse to use:
Grain alcohol from GMO corn or wheat
Low-grade industrial solvents
Artificial flavors or sweeteners to cover up harshness
Instead, we use only:
100% fruiting bodies
Organic sugar cane alcohol
Purified waterThat’s it. No junk. No shortcuts.
Trust What’s In Your Bottle
It’s easy to get distracted by branding, price, or buzzwords—but when it comes down to it, what’s in your tincture bottle matters.
Boxed-In Mushroom Company uses organic sugar cane alcohol because we care about what goes into your body, and we care about doing things the right way—even when it costs more.
Ready to feel the difference?