RealLionsMane™ Mushroom Extract 8:1 Dual

Identification & Functionality

Active Component

Beta-Glucans

Ingredient Name

Lion Mane's Mushroom Extract

Ingredient Origin

Fungi

Country of Origin

China

Technologies

Food Ingredients,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Phytochemicals & Plant Extracts

Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification

Phytochemicals

Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes

Vegetable Products & Extracts

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Gluten-free,

Grain-free,

Kosher,

Non-GMO,

Organic,

Paleo,

Starch-free,

Vegan

Food Ingredients Features

Encapsulated,

Excellent Bioavailability,

High Functionality,

High Purity,

Spray Dried,

Suitable for Vegans

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Beverage

Juice & Juice Drinks,

Tea, Cocoa & Coffee

Food & Nutrition — Food

Cereals & Snacks,

Confectionery,

Convenience Foods,

Dairy,

Desserts & Fruit Preparations,

Savory & Culinary

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Functional Foods,

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Food & Nutrition — Processing & Packaging

Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Food & Nutrition Applications

Beverage Products,

Chocolates,

Coffee,

Coffee Substitute,

Creamer,

Dietary Supplements,

Energy Bars,

Food Seasonings,

Fruit Based Preparations,

Fruit Juice,

Meal Replacers,

Milk,

Nutraceuticals,

Sauces,

Snacks,

Tea,

Vegetarian Savory Products

Processing

Alcohol/water extraction at 90°C; spray dried

Properties

Physical Form

Powder

Appearance

Brown powder

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tap Density	min. 0.40	g/cc	Manual
Moisture Content	max. 10.0	%	Moisture Balance Analyzer
Alpha-Glucan	max. 5.00	%	Megazyme Test Kit K-YBGL

Active Ingredient

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Beta-(1,3)(1,6)-Glucan	15.0	%	Megazyme Test Kit K-YBGL

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Plate Count	max. 10000	cfu/g	AOAC 990.12
Yeast and Molds	max. 1000	cfu/g	AOAC 997.02
Coliform Group	max. 100	cfu/g	AOAC 991.14
Escherichia coli	max. 10	cfu/g	AOAC 991.14
Staphylococcus	max. 10	cfu/g	AOAC 2003.07
Salmonella	Negative	—	AOAC Cert#031001

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Particle Size (through 80 mesh)	95.0	%	—

Heavy Metals

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Lead Content	max. 2.00	ppm	AOAC 2015.01
Arsenic Content	max. 2.00	ppm	AOAC 2015.01
Cadmium Content	max. 2.00	ppm	AOAC 2015.01
Mercury Content	max. 0.10	ppm	AOAC 2015.01

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS),

Kosher,

National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) Certified,

Organic Certified,

USDA Organic,

Vegan

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

36 Months

Storage Information

Cool Room, 10-20°C in an Airtight Container