Sparassis Crispa Extract Powder

Sparassis crispa extract starts from the fruiting body of the cauliflower mushroom, a ruffled, pale fungus that grows at the base of conifers. Water extraction concentrates the soluble fraction, and the liquor is dried to a light yellow powder that disperses in water.

The extract is supplied at a 10:1 ratio with no marker percentage and is milled to 80 mesh. The method-defined polysaccharide powder is a separate product, so this ratio extract is the entry for a whole fruiting-body water concentrate.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0574 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Bars & Bakery, Gummies & Chews, Mushroom & Fungi, Plant Extracts, Sports Nutrition, Water Extracted

Sparassis crispa Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Sparassis crispa (Wulfen) Fr., the cauliflower mushroom, a basidiomycete fungus rather than a plant. The part used is the fruiting body, the ruffled, cream-colored structure that carries the spores. Mycelium and substrate material are not part of this ingredient.

Asian cultivated strains are sometimes assigned to Sparassis latifolia, so supplier lists can differ on the species name. The fruiting body is rich in beta-glucan polysaccharides, which form a gel in water, and also carries proteins, minerals and phenolic compounds, named as families only. Sparassis crispa extract keeps the water-soluble share of this material.

Sparassis crispa Extract vs Polysaccharide Powder

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Fruiting Body Extract	Water-extracted and concentrated Sparassis crispa	A whole water concentrate without a polysaccharide target is specified
Sparassis crispa Polysaccharide Powder	Polysaccharide powder with a method-defined content	A defined polysaccharide content is the specification

The 10:1 ratio is a concentration step from dried fruiting body. It does not state a beta-glucan or total polysaccharide figure, and the polysaccharide powder in the sibling uses a different measurement. A buyer picks the ratio extract for the whole soluble fraction and the polysaccharide powder when a content target drives the specification.

Sparassis crispa extract carries beta-glucans together with proteins and other soluble material, so the content of any single fraction is lower than in a purified product. The gel-forming glucans can thicken liquids, which affects dispersion in drink formats. Mushroom extracts of this kind also differ from mycelium-based products in raw material, so the fruiting body wording matters. Species and part remain fixed whichever form is chosen.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Sparassis crispa
Plant Part	Mushroom & Fungi
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Cauliflower 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

Capsule Fills for Sparassis crispa

Two-piece capsules take the extract as a free-flowing light yellow powder once a flow aid is added. The mild mushroom note stays inside the shell. Fill-weight control and a disintegration test are the key checks for each finished lot.

Mushroom Drink Stick Packs

Stick packs blend Sparassis crispa extract with sweetener, a dry carrier and cocoa or coffee flavors that cover the faint fungal note. The glucan fraction can thicken the drink slightly. Premixing and a sieve step keep the dose steady across the stick run.

Pressed Mushroom Tablets

Sparassis crispa tablets pair the extract with a cellulose filler and a disintegrant. The powder binds fairly well, and a light film coat protects the pale tint. Dry granulation keeps moisture out, and hardness is checked once tablets have cooled.

Soft-Chew Gummy Bases

Gummies carry the extract in pectin bases with citrus or honey flavors. The glucans can add body to the gel, so texture is checked after setting. Add the powder after the cook to protect flavor, and judge color on the finished gummy.

Oat and Seed Bars

Bars use the Sparassis crispa extract in the dry fraction with oats and seeds, where the mild mushroom note is covered by roasted flavors. The powder is added before the binder to prevent lumps, and finished bars are checked for moisture and texture.

Formulation Notes

Sparassis crispa extract is a light yellow powder with a mild mushroom aroma and a faintly sweet, savory-leaning taste. In water it disperses to a pale, slightly viscous and hazy liquid, because the glucans thicken the solution a little. Sugars and soluble polysaccharides make the powder hygroscopic.

Weigh the extract in a dry room and reseal the pack after each draw. A flow agent keeps it moving through capsule fillers. Add the powder gradually to liquids and stir to avoid clumps that hydrate slowly. Opened packs keep best in a closed container away from heat and light.

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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