Polyporus Umbellatus Extract Powder

Polyporus umbellatus extract starts from the fungal body of Polyporus umbellatus, the umbrella polypore known in China as zhu ling, with the host wood and substrate excluded. Water extraction concentrates the soluble fraction, and the liquor is dried into 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. It is a whole-fungus water extract and is not a polysaccharide-defined grade. Maitake, a different mushroom, is sometimes sold under a similar descriptive name.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0521 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Gummies & Chews, Mushroom & Fungi, Plant Extracts, Sports Nutrition, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Polyporus umbellatus Source & Identity

The botanical entity is Polyporus umbellatus (Pers.) Fr., the umbrella polypore of the Polyporaceae, a wood-decaying fungus that forms a branching cluster of small, thin-fleshed caps and, underground, a dark, lumpy mass known as a sclerotium. The part used is the fungal body. Host wood and substrate are not part of this Polyporus umbellatus extract.

Another mushroom is easily confused with it, because the descriptive name umbrella polypore is applied loosely, and maitake is the separate species Grifola frondosa. Wild European collections of the same name may differ from the Chinese zhu ling used in trade. The fungal body holds glucan-type polysaccharides, ergosterol-related sterols and sugars, named here only as families.

What 10:1 Means for Polyporus umbellatus

A 10:1 ratio on a Polyporus umbellatus extract describes concentration against the starting fungus and reports no polysaccharide or sterol figure. Hot water favors the soluble glucans and sugars, while sterols stay mostly in the residue, so the powder is a polar fraction. A buyer who needs a declared polysaccharide level must look at a polysaccharide-defined grade, which is a different product. A specification built on the Latin binomial, the fungal body and the ratio identifies the material. Quote Polyporus umbellatus and the fungal body on the form, and treat the Polyporus umbellatus extract as a 10:1 water extract rather than a polysaccharide product, because the ratio alone fixes only concentration.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Polyporus umbellatus
Plant Part	Mushroom & Fungi
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Umbrella Polypore
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

Polyporus umbellatus extract fills into capsules as a light yellow powder. Fungal water extracts take up moisture quickly, so a dry filling suite and a flow aid keep the powder moving, and fill weights are tracked through the run.

Drink Powders with Earthy Notes

Drink powders carry the extract at a low inclusion, where it dissolves to a pale, faintly hazy liquid with a mild earthy note. Malt, cocoa and vanilla flavors blend with it, and a carrier keeps the dose uniform.

Tablet Blends for Mushroom Powders

Microcrystalline cellulose and a disintegrant make up the tablet base, with the mushroom extract blended in at the low end of the dose range. Soluble glucans and sugars make granules sticky on humid days, so compression runs in a controlled room and ejection force is monitored. Release is tested on the finished tablet, as soluble glucans can slow breakup.

Sachets and Powder Sticks

Sticks pair the mushroom extract with sweetener and flavor in barrier laminate. The sugar and glucan content makes the premix cake when humidity rises, so the powder is dried before filling and the seals are checked on each run.

Mild-Flavor Gummies

Cooked gummies take the extract late in the base, with caramel, vanilla or apricot flavors that match the pale tint. Soluble glucans add a little viscosity, so cooking viscosity is checked in trials. Viscosity is checked during cooking, because soluble glucans add body to the gel.

Formulation Notes

Polyporus umbellatus extract is a light yellow powder with a faint, earthy, mushroom-like aroma and a mild, slightly sweet-bitter taste. In water it forms a pale, lightly hazy liquid, and a small amount of fine material settles. The soluble glucans give the liquid a little body.

The powder is rich in soluble sugars and polysaccharides, so it picks up moisture and cakes. Weigh the extract in a dry room, close the liner after each draw and keep it away from heat. Surface clumping and a darker tone are the first signs of moisture pickup.

Screen the extract before blending, premix it with a flow aid, and fill soon after mixing. In drinks, add the powder to the dry base first, since stirring it into cold water directly traps air and leaves floating clumps.

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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