Maitake, Hen of the Woods Mushroom Powder (Pure Beta Glucan >30%, Grifola frondosa)
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Code: 253851
Maitake fruitbody powder standardized to Pure Beta Glucan >30% for food supplement and functional food formulations in capsules, tablets, sachets, nutrition powder blends, and savory functional foods.
Maitake, Hen of the Woods Mushroom Powder fruitbody powder standardized to Pure Beta Glucan >30% is a Grifola frondosa 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 metabolic wellness and immune-support mushroom positioning. It works best in capsules, tablets, sachets, nutrition powder blends, and savory functional foods. 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 in metabolic-wellness products | Often around 0.5-3.0 g/day in repeated-use formats | Maitake is commonly positioned around metabolic resilience and glucose-related wellness, but human evidence is still too limited for disease-style claims. This works best when the serving size can deliver a useful amount in the finished product. | Limited human data plus larger preclinical/traditional base |
| 2 Works well in mushroom blends | Commonly within 500-3000 mg/day (0.5-3.0 g/day) | The fruitbody powder format fits well in multi-mushroom immune blends where a defined beta-glucan marker is useful. This works best when the serving size can deliver a useful amount in the finished product. | Mushroom-polysaccharide formulation practice |
| 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 30% gives formulators a measurable polysaccharide marker for batch control and claim discipline.
- Species-specific fruitbody matrix: This SKU should be framed as fruitbody powder with broad mushroom-matrix value rather than as a purified D-fraction ingredient.
- 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, nutrition powder blends, and savory functional foods; 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, tablets, nutrition powders, and savory functional foods; use larger serving forms if mushroom positioning is central to the product story.
- Processing and taste: Preblend well, keep humidity controlled, and use savory or earthy-compatible flavor systems if the mushroom character should remain noticeable.
- Who should use extra caution: Use caution in people on glucose-lowering therapy or those under medical supervision for metabolic disease; avoid therapeutic blood-sugar claims.
- 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)
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Pure Beta Glucan (%) | >30 |
| 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 |