Reishi Mushroom Extract Powder

Fruiting bodies of Ganoderma lucidum, rather than spores or grain-grown mycelium, supply the material for this reishi mushroom extract, which is why the part is named first. Water extraction concentrates the soluble fraction of the dried mushroom, and the liquor is dried to a brown powder.

This 10:1 ratio extract of reishi mushroom carries no triterpene or polysaccharide percentage figure. Its grind is 80 mesh, and it disperses in water instead of dissolving. The plain fruiting-body powder, the spore powder and the isolated triterpene acid are separate products with their own specifications.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0012 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Mushroom & Fungi, Plant Extracts, Reishi, Seasonings & Sauces, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Ganoderma lucidum Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Ganoderma lucidum (Curtis) P.Karst., a polypore with a glossy, reddish-brown, kidney-shaped cap and a woody texture. Reishi is its Japanese name and lingzhi its Chinese name. The part used is the fruiting body. Spores, vegetative mycelium and the cultivation substrate are separate materials and are not part of this reishi mushroom extract.

Taxonomy is the first trap. The name G. lucidum was first given to a European fungus, and a 2012 study placed the cultivated lingzhi of East Asia in a separate species, G. lingzhi. Related species such as G. sinense and the North American G. tsugae are also sold as lingzhi. The Latin name on the document therefore matters more than the common name.

The fruiting body of reishi mushroom holds polysaccharides, including beta-glucans, and lanostane-type triterpenoids such as the ganoderic acids, which carry the bitter taste.

Reishi Extract vs Powder & Spore Powder

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Fruiting Body Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried reishi fruiting body	A dispersible reishi mushroom extract without a marker is wanted
Reishi Mushroom Powder	Dried, milled fruiting body with no extraction	Whole mushroom material at higher inclusion is acceptable
Ganoderma lucidum Spore Powder	Harvested reproductive spores of the same species	A spore-based material is specifically requested
Ganoderic Acid A 98%	Isolated single triterpene acid	A pure single compound is required

The 10:1 figure counts reishi fruiting body going into the extract. It is not an assay of polysaccharide or triterpene content, and because triterpenoid acids dissolve poorly in water, the ratio of a water extract says even less about them than about the polysaccharides.

Among the siblings, the milled fruiting body brings the woody fiber and is difficult to disperse, the spore powder is a distinct ingredient sold apart from the cap, and ganoderic acid A 98% is one purified triterpenoid acid. The ratio extract is the choice when the brief is reishi identity and good dispersion in a water-based format.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Ganoderma lucidum
Plant Part	Mushroom & Fungi
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Reishi, Lingzhi
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Brown powder
Solubility / Dispersibility	Water Dispersible
Quality Parameters
Moisture (LOD)	≤5.0%
Total Ash	≤5.0%
Particle Size	80 mesh
Heavy Metals	Lead ≤2 ppm · Arsenic ≤1 ppm · Cadmium ≤1 ppm · Mercury ≤0.1 ppm
Microbiology	TPC ≤1,000 cfu/g · Yeast & Mold ≤100 cfu/g · E. coli Negative · Salmonella Negative/25 g
Shelf Life	24 months in unopened original packaging, cool and dry storage

Application Areas

Bitter-Masked Capsules and Tablets

Reishi mushroom extract fills capsules after a flow trial, and the dispersible solid breaks up readily. An uncoated reishi tablet shows the bitter taste on the tongue and the brown color through thin coatings, so a film coat does both jobs.

Cocoa and Coffee Drink Powders

Roasted coffee and dark cocoa match the bitterness of reishi mushroom extract and hide the light haze of its extract in water. These dark bases are the lowest-risk drink format, while plain water brings out the woody bitterness at once.

Multi-Mushroom Stick Packs

Sticks pair reishi mushroom extract with lion’s mane, cordyceps and chaga extracts. The brown tint of reishi sets the color of the blend, so a mixed stick looks darker than one built on a paler partner. Matching particle size across components keeps each serving uniform.

Spiced Tea-Style Powders

Cinnamon, ginger or licorice-type flavors complement the bitter, woody note of reishi mushroom extract in tea-style powders. Plain water usually needs a sweetener, and the dose is kept low enough that the cup stays bitter but palatable.

Formulation Notes

The reishi mushroom extract is a brown powder with a woody-earthy aroma and a distinctly bitter taste, which is the first thing most formulators notice. In water it disperses to a brown, slightly hazy liquid because part of the polysaccharide fraction stays in suspension. Humidity turns it into hard lumps, and the dark color hides them until the powder is poured.

Bitterness is the main sensory issue, so judge flavor on the complete formula: add masking flavor and sweetener early in the blend, and mix the reishi mushroom extract with part of the filler first so that its dark color spreads evenly instead of streaking.

In beverage trials, dissolve the powder in a small volume first and then dilute. Dark powder gives no visual warning of caking until it has set, so close the liner after each draw from an opened bag.

Packaging & Commercial Supply

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Supply Item	General Information
Sample	Available upon request for formulation, testing, and supplier evaluation
Order Quantities	100 g · 1 kg · 5 kg · 25 kg · 100 kg · 500 kg · Bulk
Sample Lead Time	Typically 5–7 days after sample confirmation
Production Lead Time	Typically 15–30 days after order and specification confirmation
Packaging	Suitable protective inner packaging with bags, cartons, drums, or other appropriate outer packaging
Storage	Store in tightly sealed, suitable protective packaging in a cool, dry environment. Protect from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Specific storage conditions follow the approved product specification.
Documentation	COA · Product Specification · TDS · SDS · Applicable declarations (as applicable)

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