Polysaccharide Capsules
Capsules are filled to the polysaccharide grade. A 10% powder and a 90% powder are different serving sizes.
Agaricus Bisporus Extract
- Mushroom Source
- Agaricus Bisporus
- Latin Name
- Agaricus bisporus
- Part Used
- Fruiting body
- Appearance
- Brown-yellow fine powder
- Polysaccharides %
- 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 90%
- Beta-Glucan %
- 10%
- Test Method
- UV
Product Description
This is the supermarket mushroom, Agaricus bisporus, taken from the fruiting body and extracted. It is not blazei, and the two should not share a line to save a formula.
Polysaccharides are quoted from about 10% to 90% by UV, with beta-glucan as a separate 10% line. The 90% grade is another price and another dose. Write the percent you need, and do not treat the two assays as one test.
Specification
| Mushroom Source | Agaricus Bisporus | Latin Name | Agaricus bisporus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part Used | Fruiting body | Appearance | Brown-yellow fine powder |
| Polysaccharides % | 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 90% | Beta-Glucan % | 10% |
| Test Method | UV |
Applications
Culinary Extracts
Soups and seasonings use the button-mushroom extract for savoury flavour. A 90% grade is a concentrated dose, not a cheap seasoning.
Not Blazei
This is the supermarket mushroom, Agaricus bisporus. Almond mushroom, Agaricus blazei, does not fill the same pot.
Savoury Drinks
Broths take a brown-yellow mushroom taste. A clear drink will show the colour.
Snacks
Snacks use the lower grades for flavour, at the percent actually in the powder.
FAQ
Is button mushroom extract the same as Agaricus blazei?
No. This is Agaricus bisporus fruiting body.
Are 10% and 90% polysaccharides the same product?
They share a species and not a dose. Buy the grade on the label.
Does the UV polysaccharide test equal beta-glucan?
No. Beta-glucan is a separate line. A UV total is the broader number.
Which part is used?
Fruiting body.
