Lentinus Edodes Polysaccharide Powder is an ingredient extracted from the carefully selected fruiting bodies or fermented mycelium of the Lentinus edodes mushroom, purified and concentrated using extraction, purification, and spray-drying processes, which preserve naturally occurring polysaccharide compounds in the mushroom. Generally, the powder is a fine powder with a light yellow to brownish colour, and has good dispersibility and formulation compatibility, and is widely used by manufacturers in the production of dietary supplements, functional food mixtures, drink mixes, solid drinks, nutrition formulation, and innovative health product development. The ingredient is appreciated by buyers for its consistent production specifications, ability to scale production volumes, and product specification options that can meet the needs of various product formulations in global markets. It is also well known in the ingredient sector for its naturalness, clean-label claims and ability to align with the trends in plant-based raw materials, making it an appropriate choice for brands looking to utilise mushroom ingredients in their high-value-added nutritional and functional product portfolios. The professional suppliers can offer customized specifications, bulk packaging, technical documentation, OEM/ODM support, and other services to aid the procurement, formulation, and private label requirements of food, nutraceutical, and health ingredient businesses all over the world.

Item | Specification | Result | Method |
Appearance | Light yellow to brown fine powder | Light yellow-brown fine powder | Visual |
Odor | Characteristic odor | Characteristic mushroom odor | Organoleptic |
Polysaccharides | ≥50% | 50.80% | UV-Vis |
Moisture | ≤7.0% | 4.60% | AOAC |
Ash Content | ≤9.0% | 5.30% | Gravimetric |
Particle Size | 80–120 mesh | 100 mesh | Sieving |
Solubility | Partially soluble in water | Complies | Visual |
Lead (Pb) | ≤2.0 mg/kg | 0.8 mg/kg | ICP-MS |
Arsenic (As) | ≤1.0 mg/kg | 0.4 mg/kg | ICP-MS |
Cadmium (Cd) | ≤1.0 mg/kg | 0.3 mg/kg | ICP-MS |
Mercury (Hg) | ≤0.1 mg/kg | 0.02 mg/kg | ICP-MS |
Total Plate Count | ≤10,000 CFU/g | 2,300 CFU/g | AOAC |
Yeast & Mold | ≤100 CFU/g | 35 CFU/g | AOAC |
E. coli | Negative | Negative | USP |
Salmonella | Negative / 25g | Negative | USP |
Ethanol Residue | ≤5000 ppm | 820 ppm | GC |
Lentinan Extract acts mainly by the biological activity of naturally occurring polysaccharide macromolecules, especially β-glucan structures, interacting with various cellular and biochemical pathways related to oxidative balance, metabolic regulation, and cellular signaling. It is known to be involved in free radical scavenging reactions, redox homeostasis, and the modulation of the activity of mediators of cellular response pathways. Their high molecular weight carbohydrate chains can also be used to bind water, bind nutrients, can be used to make the formulation colloidal, and can contribute to the structure and function of the formulation, which is why these are widely used in complex functional food systems and blends of nutritional ingredients. The most critical feature, particularly for ingredient development and applied bio-science research, is generally perceived to be the polysaccharide fractions containing a high level of β-glucan, which are closely correlated with the functional profile, stability, and compatibility of the ingredient with the modern application of plant-based and mushroom-derived products. Recent industrial and scientific research is also directed toward the effect of the extraction procedure, the MWD, and the purity on the consistency and solubility characteristics of ingredients for commercial manufacturing.
1. Raw Material Preparation
The mushroom manufacturers use good quality, stable specification dried Lentinus edodes mushrooms or mushroom biomass. The raw materials are treated to be cleaned and crushed, which improves extraction efficiency and guarantees stable performance of industrial processing.
2. Hot Water Extraction
The processed material is blended with purified water and extracted at controlled temperatures (typically 80°C - 100°C). This step involves the dissolution of the natural polysaccharides that are present in the mushroom structure; it is regarded as the most common extraction method in commercial production.
3. Filtration and Separation
The liquid extract obtained after extraction is separated from insoluble fibers and residues by using an industrial filtration or centrifugation system. This process helps to increase the clarity of the extract and helps to increase the efficiency of purification in the downstream.
4. Vacuum Concentration
The filtered extract is dried at low pressure to concentrate the extract while still preserving its integrity. It is common to use the vacuum concentration in large-scale factories due to the following reasons: it enhances the efficiency of production and reduces thermal impact.
5. Ethanol Purification
The concentrated liquid is treated with food-grade ethanol, which causes polysaccharides to precipitate. It is one of the most common purification techniques by B2B manufacturers to enhance the purity and ensure the consistency of the product.
6. Spray Drying
The purified extract is then dried in powder form using the spray drying technology. This industrial drying process is preferable for bulk production, as providing continuous production, uniform powder, and moisture control.
7. Grinding and Sieving
Dried material is milled and sieved to a uniform fine powder for better formulation compatibility and blending in industrial applications.
8. Quality Control and Packaging
Final batches are tested for Shiitake Mushroom Extract Powder, moisture, microbial limits, heavy metals, and appearance before being packaged in food-grade bulk packaging and sent to B2B markets around the world.

In terms of manufacture and applications, Lentinus Edodes Extract is mainly targeted at functional mushroom ingredients for formulation in consumer products in the modern wellness-oriented and plant-based lifestyle markets. Most often, it is used as an ingredient in final formulations targeted at the end-user, namely adult consumers interested in functional nutrition, clean-label products, and naturally derived ingredients, such as people who practice a daily dietary supplement regimen, active lifestyle consumers, or those choosing to follow plant-based or vegetarian diets. It is also popular in the product lines designed for middle-aged and elderly consumers in the general wellness segment and the need for transparency in the ingredients used in the production of urban food and beverages, as well as fortification and powder products, which are part of the food innovation trends. Brands that sell health foods and supplements for fitness and lifestyle or as functional foods are usually the manufacturers who will offer this ingredient because it is considered to be of natural origin and because of its mushroom formulation. It is also frequently used in cosmetic and beauty-from-beauty product ideas where botanical and fungal extracts are used as integral components of a total nutritional ingredient system.
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