Discover Pan's Mushroom Jerky: Michael Pan's Malaysian Family Recipe Now in 2,500+ Stores Across America

We're delighted to introduce Pan's Mushroom Jerky, born from a family recipe discovered in Malaysia in 2006 and lovingly brought to the world by Michael Pan from his kitchen in the Pacific Northwest. Launched in 2018 in Portland, Oregon, Pan's Mushroom Jerky is now available in over 2,500 stores across the United States. Shiitake mushrooms, a decades-old family tradition, and a snack that's as satisfying as it is delicious. From the Pan family to yours.

It All Started in Malaysia in 2006

It all started during a trip to Malaysia in 2006, visiting family Michael Pan hadn't seen in years. Many of his family members are vegetarian Buddhists who shared wonderful vegetarian dishes — many featuring mushrooms that were not only delicious but satisfying and healthy. When Michael tried a particular snack made of shiitake mushrooms, he knew he had something to share with the world. This moment of discovery in a family kitchen halfway around the world became the spark for everything Pan's Mushroom Jerky stands for.

A Window into Southeast Asian Culinary Heritage

Traveling to Malaysia was a wonderful opportunity to discover family history and traditions — which of course includes food. This trip opened Michael's eyes to an incredible culture in Southeast Asia that has been using innovative ingredients and cooking techniques to create satisfying and delicious foods for generations. This deep respect for culinary heritage is woven into every flavor Pan's Mushroom Jerky creates.

From Malaysia to the Pacific Northwest: An Engineer's Kitchen Obsession

Back home, while working full time as an engineer, Michael's enthusiasm for developing the product never waned. For months he developed, tested, and iterated on his family recipe from his kitchen in the Pacific Northwest. This methodical, engineer's approach to perfecting a beloved family recipe ensured that when Pan's Mushroom Jerky finally launched, it was exactly right. This dedication to getting it right before sharing it with the world is the foundation of Pan's quality.

Launched in 2018, Now in 2,500+ Stores Nationwide

In 2018, Michael officially launched Pan's Mushroom Jerky in four delicious flavors, all inspired by his family's original recipe. Today, Pan's Mushroom Jerky is produced in Portland, Oregon and is available in over 2,500 stores in the United States. From a family kitchen in Malaysia to kitchens and snack bags across America — this growth reflects the universal appeal of a snack that is genuinely satisfying, healthy, and rooted in real culinary tradition.

From My Family to Yours

"We are so grateful for all of the support we've received, and we hope you fall in love with this tasty snack just as I did! From my family to yours, Michael Pan & The Pan Family." This heartfelt message captures everything Pan's Mushroom Jerky is — a family gift to the world, wrapped in shiitake mushrooms and decades of tradition.

At Daily Health & Beauty, we're delighted by Pan's Mushroom Jerky founder Michael Pan discovering a decades-old family shiitake mushroom snack recipe during a 2006 trip to Malaysia visiting vegetarian Buddhist family members, spending months developing and iterating on the recipe from his Pacific Northwest kitchen while working full time as an engineer, launching in 2018 in Portland Oregon in four flavors inspired by the original family recipe, and growing to over 2,500 stores across the United States makes Pan's Mushroom Jerky a perfect addition to our curated collection of family-recipe-rooted wholesome snack brands.

Explore the complete Pan's Mushroom Jerky collection and discover shiitake mushroom jerky born from a Malaysian family recipe, crafted in Portland Oregon, available in four delicious flavors — satisfying, healthy, and rooted in decades of Southeast Asian culinary tradition. From the Pan family to yours!