What is shiitake mushroom extract?

• The shiitake (Lentinula edodes) is an edible mushroom native to East Asia, which is cultivated and consumed in many Asian countries, as well as being dried and exported to many countries around the world. It is a feature of many Asian cuisines including Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Thai. In the east, the shiitake mushroom has long been considered a delicacy as well as a medicinal mushroom.

The shiitake mushroom extract used in dietary supplements is derived from the whole mushroom (the fruiting bodies of Lentinula fungi).
 
Where will shiitake mushroom extract be used to?

• Shiitake mushroom is a popular culinary mushroom used in cuisine throughout the world. It contains a high concentration of Lentinan, which is a beta-glucan isolated from the Shiitake mushroom fruiting bodies. Research has demonstrated the Shiitake mushroom:
• Stimulate the immune system.
• Anti-cancer.
• Contains a cholesterol lowering compound known as eritadenine.
• Possess anti-bacterial properties.
• Possess anti-viral properties (including anti-HIV and anti-HSV-1) (contains a proteinase inhibitor).
• Reduce platelet aggregation.

 
Application of shiitake mushroom extract:

• Cosmetics, perfumery, skin care products.
• Food additive.
• Dietary supplement.
• Medicine.

 
Specifications:

• Botanical name: Lentinula edodes.
• Part used: whole mushroom.
• Specification: 6~15% Polysaccriarides, 4:1.
• CAS number: 37339-90-5.
• Molecular formula: C42H72O36. 
• Molecular weight: 1152.99948.
• Appearance: light yellow fine powder.
• Test method: UV-VIS.
• Extract method: ethanol.