Dual-Extract Capsules
Capsules that promise both polysaccharides and triterpenes need the dual extract. A water-only extract colours the dose and misses most of the bitter triterpenes.
Organic Reishi Mushroom Extract/Ganoderma Lucidum Extract Powder
- Mushroom Source
- Reishi
- Latin Name
- Ganoderma lucidum
- Part Used
- Fruiting body or mycelium
- Appearance
- Brown fine powder
- Polysaccharides %
- 10%–30%
- Beta-Glucan %
- 30%
- Test Method
- HPLC
- MOQ
- 1 kg
Product Description
Reishi is bitter for a reason. The triterpenes, including ganoderic acids, sit in a fraction that water often misses. A polysaccharide or beta-glucan extract of Ganoderma lucidum can be exactly what a capsule needs and still show almost nothing if the label promised ganoderic acids.
Fruiting body and mycelium are both in trade. Organic is a certificate on this code, not a result of the assay. Ratio grades such as 5:1 do not state either marker. Name the part, pick the fraction on purpose, and do not skip heavy metals.
Specification
| Mushroom Source | Reishi | Latin Name | Ganoderma lucidum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part Used | Fruiting body or mycelium | Appearance | Brown fine powder |
| Polysaccharides % | 10%–30% | Beta-Glucan % | 30% |
| Test Method | HPLC | MOQ | 1 kg |
| Extract Ratio | 5:1, 10:1 |
Applications
Reishi Drinks
Reishi drinks go dark and bitter. Sliced reishi in a tea bag is the raw conk, not this extract.
Organic Blends
Organic blends can include it when the certificate covers this extract.
Functional Beverages
Beverages take the dark colour and the bitterness. A clear drink is the wrong place.
Triterpene HPLC
Labels that name ganoderic acids need those triterpenes measured. A polysaccharide test does not report them.
Cosmetic Trials
Leave-on trials can use the extract where a dark, bitter food grade is acceptable in that base.
FAQ
Does a polysaccharide extract contain the triterpenes?
Not necessarily. Triterpenes are poorly water-soluble. A dual extract or an alcohol fraction is what carries them.
Which part should we specify?
Fruiting body or mycelium. Mycelium on grain can raise a polysaccharide number with starch.
Is 10:1 a beta-glucan specification?
No. It is a concentration ratio. Beta-glucan needs its own assay and method.
What makes this code organic?
The organic certificate for this extract. The assay does not confer it.
Why test heavy metals on reishi?
Ganoderma accumulates metals. Lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury belong on the lot COA.
Is spore powder included in this extract?
No. Shell-broken spore powder is a different code.
