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Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) Mushroom Extract


Product code:		SHIEXT
Description:		Fine brown powder; 95% through 80 mesh.
Extract ratio:		4 kg dried mushrooms produces 1 kg extra
Technology:		Commercial culture of Lentinulas edodes mushrooms.
Treatment:		Water/alcohol extraction of mushrooms at 60oC. under pressure vessel
Extraction Time:	2 - 6 hours
Separation:		Fibrous mushroom materials separated by centrifuge
Concentration:		Evaporation under vacuum
Carrier:		Food grade cellulose
Final processing:	Vacuum dried
Shelf life:		Twenty-four months
Storage:		Cool room, 5-10oC., in a sealed poly bag
Active Agent:		Polysaccharides and Eritadinine


TYPICAL COMPOSITION

PHYSICAL		Percent
Moisture:		 < 5.0
Protein:		  13.4
Lipids:			   0.6
Carbohydrates:		  73.5
Ash:			   7.5

MINERALS ug/gram Phosphorus: 23400. Potassium: 37500. Magnesium: 1590.

HEAVY METALS ug/gram Lead: 2.0 maximum Cadmium: none detected Arsenic: 2.0 maximum Mercury: none detected

MICROBIOLOGICAL Total plate count NMT 4000 CFU/gram Total Coliform: Negative Salmonella: Negative E. Coli: Negative Yeast & Mold: < 50

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