If you are comparing Silly Farms magic mushroom chocolate with Rize, the real question is not which wrapper looks more fun. It is which bar tells you, clearly and in writing, what is inside it. We carry Rize in our South Boston shop, Silly Farms is one of the most searched names in the category, and this guide lays out the honest differences in ingredients, disclosure, testing, and fit so you can choose with your eyes open.
Everything we sell in our legal mushroom collection is psilocybin-free. That standard shapes how we look at every bar in this comparison, including the ones we do not stock.
The short answer
Silly Farms is sold as a 7 gram "Silly Blend" chocolate that retail listings describe as made with Amanita muscaria extract. The brand name is also one of the most copied in the category, and some lookalike websites market "Silly Farms" bars as psilocybin products, which is a red flag on its own. Rize is a non-Amanita functional mushroom chocolate built around lion's mane extract and a proprietary mushroom alkaloid extract, and it comes in scored 5 gram and 12 gram formats. We post Rize certificates of analysis for every flavor we carry on our lab reports page.
If you want a bar where the ingredient story is consistent from store to store and you can read a batch test before you buy, Rize is the easier recommendation. If you specifically want an Amanita-based experience, understand the regulatory questions around Amanita in food (covered below) and buy only from a retailer who can hand you a matching lab report.
What Silly Farms magic mushroom chocolate actually is
Silly Farms built its name on a colorful lineup of flavored bars, with names like Cinnamagic, Fruity Tunes, Nutty Buttercup, and Matcha Heaven. Retail listings for the standard bar describe a 7 gram proprietary blend in a vegan chocolate base made with cacao, cacao butter, coconut sugar, oat milk powder, and vanilla. Several authorized retail listings name Amanita muscaria extract as the mushroom ingredient.
That is where the clarity starts to fade. Search the brand name and you will find listings that say Amanita, listings that say only "proprietary blend," and copycat domains with near-identical spellings that describe the same bar as containing psilocybin. The brand's own site even markets a separate tablet line as containing zero psilocybin. For a shopper, that mix of claims means the name on the wrapper does not tell you much by itself. The seller and the paperwork behind the bar matter more than the logo.
For fairness: authentic Silly Farms product has been lab tested, and our own lab reports page still lists Silly Farms certificates for two flavors. The problem is not that the brand is inherently bad. The problem is that a popular name with loose, inconsistent descriptions is exactly the kind of product counterfeiters love to copy.
What Rize mushroom chocolate actually is
Rize makes scored chocolate bars in two strengths that we carry. The Rize 5g mushroom chocolate bar packs 5 grams of mushroom blend into a 42 gram scored bar, which makes it our usual starting point for people new to functional mushroom chocolate. The Rize 12g chocolate bar puts 12 grams of blend into an 80 gram bar and is built for experienced customers who already know how their body responds.
The ingredient panel is short: organic cacao, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter, flavor inclusions (crisped rice, matcha, passion fruit, and so on), lion's mane extract, and a proprietary organic mushroom alkaloid extract. Rize states that its bars contain no Amanita, no hemp, no synthetics, and no psilocybin. The one honest limitation is that "proprietary mushroom alkaloid extract" is not a fully itemized ingredient, which is exactly why we post the batch test for each flavor instead of asking you to take the wrapper's word for it.
How the two approaches differ in practice
Because the two bars are built on different ingredients, they are not two versions of the same thing. Amanita muscaria products rely on compounds such as muscimol and ibotenic acid, which act on the brain's GABA system. People who use Amanita products commonly describe a heavy, sedating, dreamlike quality, a slow and sometimes unpredictable onset, and side effects that can include nausea, dizziness, and confusion, especially at higher amounts. That profile is a big part of why regulators have scrutinized Amanita in candy.
A functional mushroom chocolate like Rize is designed around a different idea: a lighter, more everyday product built on lion's mane and a mushroom alkaloid extract, portioned into small scored squares. The scored format is built for gradual, everyday use rather than a single heavy serving. Individual responses still vary a lot, which is why we never skip the start-small conversation at the counter.
The practical takeaway: do not treat a gram of one brand as equal to a gram of the other, and do not switch between the two in the same session. If you are moving from an Amanita bar to Rize, or the other way around, start over at the smallest portion as if it were your first time.
Flavors, format, and freshness
Both brands lean hard into flavor. Silly Farms is known for novelty names and dessert-style inclusions. Rize offers ten flavors in each size, including Milk Crunch, Dark Chocolate, Cookies and Cream, Shortcake Dream, Passion Fruit, Matcha, Puffed Crunch, Peanut Butter Crunch, Rainbow Crunch, and Caramel Crunch, so most people can find a favorite without sacrificing the consistent formula underneath.
Format matters more than most shoppers expect. A clearly scored bar lets you break off a known portion instead of guessing where one segment ends. To estimate the amount in a single square, divide the blend listed on the wrapper by the number of squares on your bar. It is simple math, and it keeps you honest about how much you are actually taking.
Chocolate is also fragile. Heat can bloom or melt a bar, and a melted and re-set bar no longer portions evenly. Store mushroom chocolate somewhere cool, dry, and dark, keep it sealed in its wrapper, and keep it well away from children and pets, since it looks exactly like ordinary candy. During the summer months we require expedited shipping on chocolate orders for the same reason.
Silly Farms vs Rize: side by side
| Factor | Silly Farms magic mushroom chocolate | Rize mushroom chocolate |
|---|---|---|
| Stated mushroom ingredient | Amanita muscaria extract per many retail listings; "proprietary blend" on others | Lion's mane extract plus proprietary organic mushroom alkaloid extract |
| Amanita | Yes, per most authorized listings | No, per manufacturer |
| Blend per bar | 7 grams | 5 grams or 12 grams |
| Format | Segmented bar, many novelty flavors | Scored bar, ten flavors in each size |
| Counterfeit risk | High; lookalike sites sell under near-identical names | Lower in our experience; buy from a retailer with batch COAs |
| Batch testing at deVINE | Two flavor COAs listed on our lab reports page | COAs posted for every 5g and 12g flavor we carry |
| Best fit | Shoppers who specifically want an Amanita-style bar and can verify the source | Shoppers who want a non-Amanita, psilocybin-free bar with clear paperwork |
What researchers find inside unregulated mushroom edibles
The reason we keep coming back to paperwork is simple: independent testing keeps finding that the label and the contents do not match. A study published in JAMA Network Open, led by a pharmacy scientist at Oregon State University, analyzed "magic mushroom" gummies and chocolates bought at smoke shops and convenience stores. Psilocybin was not detected in any of the 12 products, and researchers found active ingredients that were not disclosed on the labels in 8 of them. The undisclosed list included caffeine, kava and hemp extracts, synthetic psilocin, and a class of synthetic psychedelics the researchers nicknamed "syndelics." The single chocolate bar in the study was labeled with lion's mane and reishi, and it tested positive for psilocin. The one gummy labeled with Amanita compounds contained none of the Amanita compounds it listed.
That last detail matters for anyone shopping Amanita-style bars. A label that names Amanita tells you what the maker claims, not what the lab finds. That finding cuts two ways. It means a bar marketed as "magic" may be nothing like what the buyer expects, and it means the buyer may be taking compounds they never agreed to take. Neither outcome is acceptable, which is why a posted certificate of analysis, matched to the product in your hand, is the minimum standard we hold ourselves to.
The safety case for knowing your source
This is not a theoretical risk. The FDA investigated illnesses tied to Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies, and people who got sick reported seizures, loss of consciousness, agitation, and abnormal heart rates, with many requiring hospital care. CDC figures cited in the same JAMA study tallied 180 emergency cases, 73 hospitalizations, and 3 deaths across 34 states. Those products were sold as mushroom treats in the same kinds of stores and with the same kind of playful packaging you see across this category.
Silly Farms is not Diamond Shruumz, and we are not suggesting it is. The point is that packaging style, brand buzz, and a confident flavor name tell you nothing about safety. Only testing does, and only if the test belongs to the product you are holding.
Legal status: what matters in Massachusetts
Psilocybin remains a Schedule I substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act, and Massachusetts voters turned down a ballot measure that would have legalized natural psychedelics. Any bar sold openly in a shop and described as containing psilocybin is either mislabeled or illegal, and neither is something you want to eat.
Amanita muscaria is not a federally scheduled drug, which is why Amanita products are sold in shops. It sits in a gray zone for food use, though, and regulators have been increasingly critical of Amanita added to conventional foods like candy. Rize avoids that question entirely by not using Amanita. If you are curious about the chemistry behind the two families, our guide to Amanita vs psilocybin breaks it down in plain language.
What lion's mane brings to the Rize bar
Lion's mane is the one named functional mushroom in every Rize bar, so it is worth being honest about the evidence. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial published in Nutrients, researchers gave 1.8 grams of lion's mane to 41 healthy adults. They saw hints of faster performance on one attention task and a trend toward lower self-reported stress, while most other measures did not change significantly.
That is an early, modest signal, not a proven effect. We share it because it is the kind of research that actually exists for lion's mane, and because we would rather you buy a Rize bar for what it is (a well-made, clearly labeled functional mushroom chocolate) than for a promise no study supports.
Our five-point check before you buy any mushroom bar
This is the checklist our team uses when a new brand asks to be on our shelves, and you can use it on any bar in any store:
- Find the named mushroom. "Proprietary blend" alone is not enough. You want species names, like lion's mane or Amanita muscaria, on the panel.
- Match the lab report to the flavor. A COA for a different flavor, or with no lot or batch reference, does not verify your bar. Our walkthrough on how to read a COA lab report shows exactly what to look for.
- Check the claims against the law. A shop product that promises psilocybin is a warning sign, not a feature.
- Look at the seller, not just the brand. Popular names get copied. Buy from a store with a real address and a posted testing page.
- Start with the smallest scored piece. Scored bars exist so you can go slowly. Wait well past the point you think you should before considering more, and follow the label.
Questions to ask any seller about a Silly Farms bar
If you decide to try Silly Farms somewhere else, a good seller should be able to answer all of these without hesitation: Which mushroom species is in this bar? Can I see the lab report for this exact flavor, and does it list a batch or lot number? Where did you buy your inventory, directly from the brand or through a distributor? And why does this listing say what it says about psilocybin or Amanita? Vague answers, a report for a different flavor, or a shrug about sourcing are all good reasons to walk away. Those same questions work at our counter too, and we are happy to answer them for anything we sell.
Which bar fits which shopper
Choose Rize if you want a psilocybin-free, non-Amanita chocolate with a short ingredient list and a per-flavor test you can read before checkout. New customers usually start with the 5g bar and a single square. The 12g bar is for people who already know Rize and want more control per session.
Consider an Amanita-based bar like Silly Farms only if that is specifically the experience you want, you have read up on Amanita, and you can buy from a retailer who shows you a lab report for the exact flavor. Skip mushroom chocolate entirely if you are pregnant or nursing, take prescription medication without talking to your clinician first, or are under 21.
Still weighing options? Our roundup of the top psilocybin-free mushroom chocolate bars compares Rize with several other bars we have vetted.
See the bars and the paperwork in person
We are a boutique, not a dispensary, and that lets us be picky. Stop by our shop at 619 E Broadway in South Boston, open 10am to 10pm seven days a week, and our team will pull up the COA for any Rize flavor before you buy. Prefer to shop from home? Browse the full legal mushroom collection and every product page links straight to its lab report.
Frequently asked questions
Does Silly Farms magic mushroom chocolate contain psilocybin?
Authorized retail listings describe Silly Farms bars as made with Amanita muscaria extract, not psilocybin. Some lookalike websites claim psilocybin, which is a strong sign you are looking at a counterfeit or a seller making illegal claims. Psilocybin is federally Schedule I, so a legitimate shop product should not contain it.
Is Rize chocolate made with Amanita?
No. Rize states its bars contain no Amanita, no hemp, and no synthetics. The mushroom content is lion's mane extract plus a proprietary organic mushroom alkaloid extract.
Which is stronger, Silly Farms or Rize?
The two use different ingredients, so grams on the wrapper are not a fair strength comparison. Silly Farms lists a 7 gram blend, while Rize comes in 5 gram and 12 gram bars. Individual response varies widely, so start with one small piece of any bar.
How can I tell if a Silly Farms bar is real?
Buy only from a retailer with a physical location and a posted lab report that matches the flavor. Be skeptical of sites with odd spellings of the brand name, psilocybin claims, or no contact details.
Where can I find Rize lab reports?
We post Rize certificates of analysis for every 5g and 12g flavor we carry on our lab reports page, and each Rize product page links there directly.
Is mushroom chocolate legal in Massachusetts?
Psilocybin products are not legal in Massachusetts. Non-psilocybin functional mushroom products, like Rize, are sold legally to adults 21 and over at our shop. Laws change, so check current rules if you are buying outside Massachusetts.