Chaga Mushroom Powder (Pure Beta Glucan >8%, Inonotus obliquus)
Food
Code: 253850
Chaga fruitbody powder standardized to Pure Beta Glucan >8% for food supplement and functional food formulations in capsules, tablets, sachets, coffee/cocoa systems, and tea-latte powder blends.
Chaga Mushroom Powder fruitbody powder standardized to Pure Beta Glucan >8% is a Inonotus obliquus ingredient for food supplements and functional foods. It offers a clear beta-glucan marker from fruiting body material instead of a vague mushroom blend. Based on current research, this mushroom is most often used for antioxidant, immune, and general resilience-oriented mushroom wellness. It works best in capsules, tablets, sachets, coffee/cocoa systems, and tea-latte powder blends. Quality limits are controlled for moisture <9.0, total ash <9.0, heavy metals, pesticide residue
| Benefit | Typical study dose* | What this usually means in practice | Evidence basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Often used for antioxidant-focused products | Often around 0.5-3.0 g/day in repeated-use formats | Chaga is usually positioned for antioxidant resilience, but most of the supporting literature is preclinical or traditional rather than robust human clinical work. This works best when the serving size can deliver a useful amount in the finished product. | Traditional use and preclinical literature; limited human evidence |
| 2 Suitable for general immune-support blends | Commonly within 500-3000 mg/day (0.5-3.0 g/day) | The ingredient fits immune-oriented mushroom blends when claims remain general and non-therapeutic. This works best when the serving size can deliver a useful amount in the finished product. | Preclinical plus traditional positioning |
| 3 Works best in products that can deliver enough per serving | Practical finished-product range 500-3000 mg/day (0.5-3.0 g/day) | The fruitbody powder format works best when the finished serving can realistically deliver a meaningful mushroom dose without forcing the formula into an impractical fill weight. This works best when the serving size can deliver a useful amount in the finished product. | Dosage-form practicality and serving design |
*Study doses in the literature may use species-specific powders or extracts rather than this exact batch. For this shop SKU, a practical general range is 500-3000 mg/day unless the finished formula supports a different serving size.
How it works
- Standardized beta-glucan marker: The beta-glucan specification above 8% gives formulators a measurable polysaccharide marker for batch control and claim discipline.
- Species-specific fruitbody matrix: Chaga is often associated with a dark phenolic profile, which helps explain both antioxidant positioning and strong color impact in finished formulas.
- Finished-product serving reality: For mushroom powders, the main technical decision is usually realistic serving design and sensory fit, not exotic chemical stabilization.
How to use and key cautions
- Usual supplemental range: A practical general range is 500-3000 mg/day (0.5-3.0 g/day).
- Best product formats: Best fit is capsules, tablets, sachets, coffee/cocoa systems, and tea-latte powder blends; choose formats that can deliver the target serving without making the product too bulky or hard to mix.
- Formulation advice: Best fit is in capsules, dark drink powders, cocoa blends, and sachets; avoid pale-clear systems where the color and insoluble solids become a visual penalty.
- Processing and taste: Manage sediment expectations, preblend for uniform dispersion, and consider flavor-masking because Chaga can bring woody-earthy notes.
- Who should use extra caution: Use caution for people with kidney-stone risk, anticoagulants, or glucose-lowering therapy, and keep claims well away from disease-treatment language.
- light brown to brown powder
- Room (25-40C)
- 24 Months from manufacturing or testing date.
- 500mg - 3000mg
- 1000mg
- 500mg - 3000mg
- 1000mg
- Powder mixing for food/beverage (oil‑phase disperse or glycol premix)
- 0.00 - 0.00
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Pure Beta Glucan (%) | >8 |
| Moisture (%) | <9.0 |
| Total Ash (%) | <9.0 |
| Arsenic (ppm) | <1.0 |
| Lead (ppm) | <1.0 |
| Cadmium (ppm) | <1.0 |
| Mercury (ppm) | <0.1 |
| Pesticide Residue | <LOQ |
| Total Plate Count (CFU/g) | <10000 |
| Mold and Yeast (CFU/g) | <1000 |
| Coliforms (CFU/g) | <10 |
| Pathogenic Bacteria | Not detected/25g |