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Organic shiitake mushroom extract powder is extracted from the organic mushroom fruiting body. In the extraction process, the solvent selected is water or organic ethanol.
The active ingredient of the mushroom extract is lentinan, which enhances cellular immunity, inhibits the growth of cancer cells, and is rich in fatty acids, which effectively lowers blood sugar in the body.
Shiitake mushroom extract is effective in helping to suppress cancer recurrence, and in prolonging the lifespan of cancer patients. It also can be used as a nutritional supplement, in a supplement blend, or added to any number of herbal formulas. Shiitake mushroom extract is also a highly flavorful addition to dried soups or tonic drinks. For example in Japan, it was widely applied in medicine and health-protecting food.
Specification
Product name | organic shiitake mushroom extract |
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Latin Name | Lentinus edodes |
Origin of Country | China |
Physical/Chemical | |
Appearance | Fine Powder |
Color | Yellow to brown |
Taste & Odor | Characteristic with original plant flavor |
Mesh Size | 100% pass 80 mesh |
Assay (Polysaccharides) | ≥2% |
Ash | ≤10% |
Water | ≤10% |
Heavy Metals | Pb |
Cd<1.0ppm | |
As | |
Hg | |
Pesticide Residue | Confirm with NOP Organic standards |
Microbiological | |
TPC | < 10,000 cfu/g |
Mould & Yeast | <1000 cfu/g |
Coliforms | <100 cfu/g |
E.coil | <100 cfu/g |
Salmonella | Negative |
Storage | Store in a cool dry area. Keep away from strong light and heat. |
Package | 25 kg/Drum |
Shelf Life | 3 years when properly stored |
Health Benefits
Lentinan has the functions of anti-tumor, treating the liver and protecting the liver, and enhancing body immunity. Lentinan can activate cellular immunity, regulate various humoral immune factors, and induce the production of interferon-α. It can regulate the body’s immune response, induce leukocytes to infiltrate the tumor, and cause vasodilation, hemorrhage, and necrosis of the tumor site. The combination of cells.
In addition, lentinan can increase SOD activity, inhibit MDA production, have anti-lipid oxidation, lower cholesterol, regulate glucose metabolism, improve glucose tolerance, expand the gastrointestinal tract to produce satiety and reduce appetite, lower blood sugar, and so on.