Aloha Medicinals Organic Ganoderma Lucidum

Identification & Functionality

Country of Origin

United States of America (USA)

Ingredient Name

Reishi Mushroom

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin

Food Ingredients Functions

Supplement

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Supplement

Ingredients

Ganoderma Lucidum

Technologies

Food Ingredients,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Supplements & Functional Ingredients

Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification

Functional Ingredients

Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes

Plant & Herb Products & Extracts

Active Ingredients

100% Ganoderma lucidum

Common Name

Reishi and Lingzhi

Plant Part Used

Mushroom

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims (Health)

Anti-Aging,

Antioxidant Properties,

Cardioprotective,

Reduces Stress ,

Stimulates Immune System

Labeling Claims

Halal,

Kosher,

Natural,

Naturally Derived,

Organic,

Pesticide-free,

Solvent-free

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Appearance

Light Brown Powder

Odor

Characteristic

Taste

Characteristic

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Arsenic	max. 3	ppm	ICP-MS
Cadmium	max. 1	ppm	ICP-MS
Lead	max. 1	ppm	ICP-MS
Mercury	max. 0.1	ppm	ICP-MS

Analytical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
1,3-1,6 Beta Glucan Content	min. 15	%	Glucan Enzymatic Method
Alpha Glucan Content	max. 5	%	Glucan Enzymatic Method
Ganoderic Acid A, B, D	Informational Only	-	HPLC/FTIR
Total Polysaccharide Content	min. 50	%	Total Calculated

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Coliforms	max. 500	cfu/g	AOAC 991.14
E. coli	Negative	-	USP <62>
Mold	max. 500	cfu/g	FDA BAM CH 18
S. aureus	Negative	-	USP <62>
Salmonella spp.	Negative	-	USP <62>
Total Plate Count	max. 100,000	cfu/g	AOAC 966.23
Yeast	max. 500	cfu/g	FDA BAM CH 18

Nutritional Information

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Calories	380	/100g	-
Total Fat	2	g/100g	-
Saturated Fat	0.5	g/100g	-
Trans Fat	0	g/100g	-
Cholesterol	0	mg/100g	-
Sodium	5	mg/100g	-
Potassium	385	mg/100g	-
Total Carbohydrate	83	g/100g	-
Dietary Fiber	14	g/100g	-
Total Sugars	17	g/100g	-
Includes Added Sugars	0	g/100g	-
Protein	9	g/100g	-
Vitamin A	0	mcg/100g	-
Calcium	609	mg/100g	-
Iron	3	mg/100g	-

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Bulk Density	0.30 - 0.60	g/ml	-
Fresh to Dry Ratio	10:1	-	-
Identification	Positive	-	FTIR/HPTLC
Moisture	max. 7	%	AOAC 930.15
Particle Size (through 60 mesh)	90	%	-
Tapped Density	0.65 - 0.86	g/ml	-

Note

The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Note

• Product is not exposed to pesticide during manufacture .
• Product is food grade.
• No solvents are used in the manufacture of this product .
• This is a natural product. Color may vary between each lot due to crop fluctuation and harvest
• PSP/PSK Equivalent Note: Please be advised that due to the nature of our product matrix it has been determined that Aerobic Plate Count (aka TPC) should be tested via pour plate and rmethod (AOAC 966.23)

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

GMP,

Halal,

Kosher,

Organic Certified,

USDA Organic

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags,

Boxes,

Drums

Packaging

Bucket, Drum, Box, Mylar Bag

Storage & Handling

Retest Date

5 Years from DOM

Storage Recommendations

• Store in a tightly closed container.
• Avoid extreme variations in temperature