OUR STORY

AHARA means ‘food’ in Sanskrit. It’s an Ayurvedic tenet that everything is food and everything you consume should be nourishment that connects all the senses.

Alcohol free extracts

Ahara set out to create a mushroom extract that delivers maximum value, offering everything these powerful mushrooms have to offer. After years of research, we developed the first mushroom extract to contain nanofibers. Our extracts preserve the full spectrum of bioactive compounds for optimal benefits.

Our expertise in nanotechnology and materials processing has been key in crafting alcohol-free elixirs and proprietary, water-based extraction methods that enhance bioavailability. This ensures the potent compounds from our mushrooms are absorbed effectively by the body.

We pride ourselves on growing and processing all our mushrooms at our facility in Rockville, Maryland. This allows us to control every step to ensure the highest standards of quality and sustainability.

Leveraging organic, sustainably cultivated mushrooms alongside advanced extraction technologies, we deliver premium mushroom products distinguished by exceptional purity and potency—completely free of alcohol, harsh solvents, additives, and fillers.

AJAY MALGHAN

Before founding Ahara, Ajay spent four years as an operations manager in the analytical testing industry, later on developing Quality Management Systems, lab procedures and testing protocols. This experience gave him an in-depth understanding of the importance of quality control1 and the scientific rigor required to ensure consistency and safety in every product.

His BA in Communications coupled with an MFA in Photography shapes his approach, combining creativity with a scientific mindset to craft innovative, high-quality mushroom products.

DR. SUBHAS MALGHAN

Subhas began his career researching ultrafine grinding for the separation of industrial materials in the 1980s. After working in the private sector, he worked his way up to Deputy Director of Technology Services at the National Institute of Science and Technology. During his 28-year government career, he held several positions at NIST, the FDA, and the NIH.

He holds an MS in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno, and a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley.

AARON GRIMES

Aaron brings over a decade of executive experience in the botanical industry. He is deeply committed to understanding and harnessing the therapeutic potential of plants and mushrooms.

Holding an MBA in Sustainable Enterprise, he has developed expertise in sales, business development, and change management, consistently driving significant sales growth and operational improvements.