Turkey Tail, Yun Zhi Mushroom Powder (Pure Beta Glucan >45%, Coriolus versicolor)
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Code: 253853
Turkey Tail fruitbody powder standardized to Pure Beta Glucan >45% for food supplement and functional food formulations in capsules, tablets, sachets, powder beverage blends, and multi-mushroom complexes.
Turkey Tail, Yun Zhi Mushroom Powder fruitbody powder standardized to Pure Beta Glucan >45% is a Coriolus versicolor 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 immune and microbiome-adjacent mushroom wellness support. It works best in capsules, tablets, sachets, powder beverage blends, and multi-mushroom complexes. 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 immune-focused formulas | Often around 0.5-3.0 g/day in repeated-use formats | Turkey Tail is commonly positioned for immune wellness, but public claims should stay conservative because much of the strongest literature is not on this exact fruitbody powder SKU. This works best when the serving size can deliver a useful amount in the finished product. | Traditional use, preclinical work, and selective human literature |
| 2 Suitable for gut and immune wellness concepts | Commonly within 500-3000 mg/day (0.5-3.0 g/day) | The ingredient can support gut-immune storytelling where the broader polysaccharide matrix is relevant, provided claims stay non-therapeutic. This works best when the serving size can deliver a useful amount in the finished product. | Mechanistic and preclinical rationale |
| 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 45% gives formulators a measurable polysaccharide marker for batch control and claim discipline.
- Species-specific fruitbody matrix: Turkey Tail is often discussed through its polysaccharide and prebiotic-adjacent context rather than as a single-molecule active.
- 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, powder beverage blends, and multi-mushroom complexes; 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, stick packs, and multi-mushroom powder blends where a meaningful serving can be delivered.
- Processing and taste: Dry blend well, keep humidity low, and expect some earthy taste and suspended solids in beverage systems.
- Who should use extra caution: Use medical oversight for people on intensive immune-related treatment or during pregnancy/lactation; avoid oncology-style public 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 (%) | >45 |
| Moisture (%) | <9.0 |
| Total Ash (%) | <9.0 |
| Arsenic (ppm) | <1.0 |
| Lead (ppm) | <2.0 |
| 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 |