King Oyster Mushroom Extract Powder

King oyster mushroom extract is made from the fruiting body of Pleurotus eryngii, the thick-stemmed edible mushroom, and not from mycelium grown on grain. Water extraction concentrates the soluble fruiting body fraction, and the liquor is dried into a light yellow powder that disperses in water.

The extract is supplied at a 10:1 ratio and milled to 80 mesh, with no marker percentage declared. A milled mushroom powder and a polysaccharide powder of the same species are listed separately, so this king oyster mushroom extract is the plain ratio line.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0406 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bars & Bakery, Gummies & Chews, King Oyster, Mushroom & Fungi, Plant Extracts, Water Extracted

Pleurotus eryngii Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Pleurotus eryngii (DC.) Quél., king oyster or king trumpet mushroom, a fungus of the Pleurotaceae that grows on the roots of umbellifer plants and is farmed on substrate. The part used is the fruiting body, which is the dense, meaty stem and small cap. Mycelium and growth substrate are not included. As a fungus, it is not a plant, and its chemistry differs from herbs. Beta-glucans and other polysaccharides, proteins, fiber and nucleotides are the main constituent families of king oyster mushroom, named here without figures.

King Oyster Mushroom Extract vs Other Forms

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Fruiting Body Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried king oyster mushroom	A soluble mushroom extract with no marker claim
King Oyster Mushroom Powder	Milled dried mushroom with no extraction	A whole mushroom powder at higher inclusion is wanted
King Oyster Mushroom Polysaccharide Powder	Polysaccharide powder defined by a content grade	A stated polysaccharide level is required

The 10:1 ratio shows how concentrated the extract is against the mushroom. It is not a polysaccharide or beta-glucan figure.

The three forms answer different questions. The milled powder keeps the fiber and the protein of the whole mushroom, the polysaccharide powder is defined by a content grade, and this king oyster mushroom extract sits between them as a soluble ratio product. A buyer who needs a stated polysaccharide level should go to the graded powder, and one who wants a plain, concentrated, dispersible mushroom extract can use this line.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Pleurotus eryngii
Plant Part	Mushroom & Fungi
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	King Trumpet Mushroom
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Light yellow 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

Mushroom Extract Capsules

King oyster mushroom extract goes into two-piece capsules as a light yellow powder with a mild savory, umami-like note. Mushroom water extracts attract moisture, so a dry filling room and a flow aid in the premix prevent bridging at the dosing disc.

Savory Instant Drink Mixes

In instant drinks the extract gives a pale yellow, slightly hazy liquid with a gentle savory taste that suits broth-style or roasted grain drinks. A soluble carrier keeps the small dose even from sachet to sachet.

Tablet Blends with Fungi

Binder choice matters when the extract is compressed at modest inclusion. The powder is hygroscopic, so granulate before compression and keep the press room dry to prevent sticking and softening on storage. A film coat then protects the compact from humid air during storage.

Bar and Chew Inclusions

In soft chews and bars the extract blends with nut, cocoa or caramel flavors that hide its savory note. Add it to the dry fraction first, and check bar texture at the end of shelf life, since polysaccharides bind water.

Stick Pack Premixes

Sticks combine the extract with a bulking carrier and a flavor system for a repeatable dose. A foil laminate stick film protects the powder from the damp air that causes caking at the seal. Fill sticks in a dry room so that the seal stays clear of powder.

Formulation Notes

King oyster mushroom extract is a light yellow powder with a mild mushroom aroma and a bland, faintly savory taste. Shaken into water, it settles as a pale, slightly hazy liquid, and fine particles settle slowly on standing. The savory note is more noticeable in hot liquids than in cold ones.

Mushroom extracts take up moisture from the air, so weigh the king oyster mushroom extract in a dry room and reseal the pack after every draw. Surface clumping and a firmer cake are the first signs of uptake. For capsule work, blend with a flow carrier, and in drinks add the powder to the dry base first.

Polysaccharide-rich powders can thicken a liquid slightly as they hydrate. Add king oyster mushroom extract to drinks while stirring and allow a short hydration time before judging the viscosity, because the mouthfeel develops over a minute or two rather than at the first stir.

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)

Final order quantities, lead times, packaging, documentation, and shipping arrangements are confirmed according to the selected product and commercial requirements.