Immune Capsules
Capsules carry shiitake polysaccharides from the fruiting body as the immune-positioned dose.
Shiitake Mushroom Extract Powder
- Mushroom Source
- Shiitake
- Latin Name
- Lentinula edodes
- Part Used
- Fruiting body
- Appearance
- Yellow fine powder
- Polysaccharides %
- 10%, 30%, 50%
- Test Method
- HPLC/UV
- MOQ
- 1 kg
Product Description
Shiitake extract is made from the fruiting body of Lentinula edodes. The commercial marker is usually total polysaccharides, sometimes with a separate beta-glucan line. Lentinan, the purified beta-glucan studied in Japan, is a different material from a 10–50% polysaccharide powder.
It is used in immune-positioned capsules, mushroom coffee, broths and savoury snacks. The powder is brown to yellow and tastes savoury, so it suits a capsule or a seasoned food better than a clear drink.
When buying, name polysaccharides and beta-glucan separately, and ask which method produced each number. A UV polysaccharide result counts more than fungal beta-glucan. Fruiting body should be on the specification, not assumed.
Specification
| Mushroom Source | Shiitake | Latin Name | Lentinula edodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part Used | Fruiting body | Appearance | Yellow fine powder |
| Polysaccharides % | 10%, 30%, 50% | Test Method | HPLC/UV |
| MOQ | 1 kg |
Applications
Mushroom Coffee
Coffee picks up a savoury brown note from the powder.
Broths and Seasonings
Soups, broths and seasonings gain a deeper savoury taste.
Functional Snacks
Bars and crisps carry a small shiitake dose inside a savoury snack.
Multi-Mushroom Blends
A multi-mushroom blend takes its shiitake portion from this extract.
FAQ
Is a polysaccharide percent the same as lentinan?
No. Lentinan is a defined beta-glucan fraction. A 30% polysaccharide extract is a broader powder.
Which part of the shiitake is used?
This code is fruiting body. Mycelium, including AHCC-style material, is a different product.
Why can two 30% powders disagree?
One may be total polysaccharides by UV and the other beta-glucan by an enzymatic assay. Ask for the method.
Will it dissolve clear in a drink?
Do not expect a clear, neutral drink. Colour and savoury taste show up at a functional dose.
What should the COA show besides the assay?
Identity, the assay method, heavy metals and microbiology. Shiitake is a bioaccumulator, so the metal panel matters.
