Capsules
Capsules carry polysaccharides from almond mushroom, Agaricus blazei.
Agaricus Blazei Extract Powder
- Mushroom Source
- Agaricus Blazei
- Latin Name
- Agaricus blazei
- Part Used
- Fruiting body or mycelium
- Appearance
- Brown-yellow powder
- Polysaccharides %
- 10%–30%
- Test Method
- UV
- MOQ
- 1 kg
Product Description
Agaricus blazei and the button mushroom share a genus and almost nothing else a buyer should care about. Blazei is the almond mushroom. A bisporus powder will not meet this specification, whatever the polysaccharide percent says.
Lots are sold as 5:1 or 10:1, or as roughly 10–30% polysaccharides, from fruiting body or mycelium. The ratio is not the assay. Put the Latin name, the part, and one of those two claims on the order, not a blend of all three.
Specification
| Mushroom Source | Agaricus Blazei | Latin Name | Agaricus blazei |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part Used | Fruiting body or mycelium | Appearance | Brown-yellow powder |
| Polysaccharides % | 10%–30% | Test Method | UV |
| MOQ | 1 kg | Extract Ratio | 5:1, 10:1 |
Applications
Mushroom Complexes
Complexes list blazei on its own. The button mushroom is a different species and does not stand in.
Tea Cuts Are Separate
The extract is the powdered dose. Dried fruit slices are the culinary form, not this powder.
Functional Drinks
Drinks take a brown-yellow colour and the almond-mushroom flavour.
FAQ
Is Agaricus blazei the same as button mushroom?
No. Button mushroom is Agaricus bisporus. The assays and the market are different.
What does 10:1 tell us about polysaccharides?
Nothing numeric. Order the polysaccharide percent if that is what the label states.
Which part is extracted?
Fruiting body or mycelium. The batch record has to say which.
What should identity testing show?
Agaricus blazei, not a generic Agaricus powder.
