Shiitake Mushroom Fruit Body Extract
Shiitake mushrooms are brown-capped mushrooms used around the world for food and as supplements. Shiitake mushrooms are one of the most popular mushrooms worldwide. They are prized for their rich, savory taste and diverse health benefits. Compounds in shiitakes may help fight cancer, boost immunity and support heart health.
Overview of Shiitake Mushrooms
Shiitake mushrooms are brown-capped mushrooms used around the world for food and as supplements. Shiitake mushrooms are one of the most popular mushrooms worldwide. They are prized for their rich, savory taste and diverse health benefits.
Compounds in shiitakes may help fight cancer, boost immunity and support heart health.
Specification of Shiitake Mushroom Fruit Body Extract
Product Name: Shiitake Mushroom Fruit Body Extract
Botanical Name: Lentinus edodes (Berk.)sing
CAS: 37339-90-5
Appearance: Yellow Brown to Brown Fine Powder
Standardized Extract Powder: 10-50% polysaccharides
Storage: Store in sealed containers at cool & dry place. Protect from light, moisture and pest infestation.
Shelf life: 2 years when properly stored.
Packing: 1kg/bag, 5kg/bag, 25KG/Drum, or as your requirements.
Payment terms: T/T in advance, Western Union, Paypal, etc.
MOQ: 1KG.
Leading time: Usually, 3-5 working days after your payment confirmed
Nutrition Facts
Shiitake mushrooms offer a lot nutritionally, and they provide a wide range of nutrients. Shiitake mushrooms are low in calories. They also offer many vitamins, minerals and other health-promoting compounds.
The tables below show the nutritional values for both the fresh (cooked) and dried forms per 100 grams
Calories and Macronutrients
Nutrient | (Fresh) | (Dried) |
Calories | 56 kcal | 296 kcal |
Carbohydrate | 14.4 g | 75.4 g |
– Fiber | 2.1 g | 11.5 g |
– Sugar | 3.6 g | 2.2 g |
Fat | 0.2 g | 1.0 g |
– Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
– Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0.3 g |
– Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0.2 g |
Protein | 1.6 g | 9.6 g |
Vitamins
Vitamin | Fresh (% RDA) | Dried (% RDA) |
Vitamin B5 | 36 % | 219 % |
Riboflavin | 10 % | 75 % |
Niacin | 7 % | 71 % |
Vitamin B6 | 8 % | 48 % |
Folate | 5 % | 41 % |
Vitamin B1 | 2 % | 20 % |
Vitamin C | 0 % | 6 % |
Vitamin D | Varies | Varies |
Minerals
Mineral | Fresh (% RDA) | Dried (% RDA) |
Copper | 45 % | 258 % |
Selenium | 35 % | 66 % |
Manganese | 10 % | 59 % |
Zinc | 9 % | 51 % |
Potassium | 3 % | 44 % |
Magnesium | 3 % | 33 % |
Phosphorus | 3 % | 29 % |
Iron | 2 % | 10 % |
Calcium | 0 % | 1 % |
Functions of Shiitake mushroom extract
An extract made from this mushroom is used as medicine.
Shiitake mushroom is used for boosting the immune system, HIV/AIDS, lowering blood cholesterol levels, hardening of the arteries, diabetes, eczema, colds and flu, treating prostate or breast cancer, and as an anti-aging agent. It is also used for hepatitis B, herpes, high blood pressure, and stomach ache.
