Organic Pleurotus Extract 30% Powder
- Botanical name: Pleurotus ostreatus
- Product classification: Cultivated mushroom
- Part used: Fruit body
- Origin of raw material: China
- Solvent: Water
- Extraction ratio: 6:1 – 7:1 (indicative)
- Processing in China: Grinding fruitbodies, metal detection ferrous 0,5-2mm,extracting with hot water, centrifuging, spray-drying
Pleurotus ostreatus
Products Description
Biosan organic Oyster mushroom powder is made from organic Oyster mushroom. The harvested and dried organic Oyster mushroom fruiting bodies are granulated and then ground into fine powder (>100 mesh). The fine Oyster mushroom powders are steam sterilized, following with crushing, sieving and metal detection. The qualified products are vacuumed packaged using PE bag and aluminum foil bag.
Pleurotus ostreatus, is also called Oyster mushroom, because of its resembling an oyster. It is one of the most common edible mushroom varities. Oyster mushroom is rich in both calcium and vitamin D, which are very good for bone health*.
Oyster mushroom supplies vitamin B3, which prevents the dangerous hardening of arteries. Oyster mushroom is also one of the best sources of ergothioneine, a strong antioxidant compound typical to mushrooms with function of anti-aging*.
Basic Analysis
| Analysis | Description | Test Method |
| Appearance | Fine powder, yellowish to light brown Powder | Visual |
| Different. Powder / Extract | Extract | Microscopy / other |
| Polysaccharides | > 30% | UV / Other |
| Loss on drying | < 7% | Dryer |
| Ash | < 15% | Dryer |
| Bulk Density | 0,41-0,54 g/ml | Ph. Eur. 2.9.34 |
| Arsenic (As) | < 2 ppm | ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 |
| Cadmium (Cd) | < 1,0 mg / kg | ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 |
| Lead (Pb) | < 2 mg / kg | ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 |
| Mercury (Hg) | < 0,1 mg / kg | ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 |
Microbial Analysis
| Total Plate Count | < 100.000 cfu / g | AOAC 990.12 |
| Total Yeast & Mold | < 5.000 cfu / g | AOAC 997.02 |
| E. Coli | Absent | AOAC 991.14 |
| Coliforms | < 10 cfu/g | AOAC 991.14 |
| Salmonella | Absent / 25g | ELFA-AOAC |
| Staphylococcus | Absent / 25g | AOAC 2003.07 |
Function
1. Pleurotus Ostreatus Extract contains rich abundance of polysaccharides which is an effective Immune adjustment agent, works very well in strengthening immune system, enhancing physical defense.
2. Pleurotus Ostreatus Extract can enhance circulatory system: lower cholesterol, release hypertension, and reduce bloodpressure.
3. Pleurotus Ostreatus Extract Inhibit super oxidation of membrane lipid.
4. Pleurotus Ostreatus Extract is very helpful to: diabetes, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer
Application
1. Applied in the food feild, to be used as food additive added into various dishes;
2. Applied in the health product field, it can be made into capsules, tablets, injection, to adjust the immune system and strengthen the health of body;
3. Applied in the pharmaceutical field, it can inhibit a variety of tumors and cure viral hepatitis.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
| Energy | 1279 kJ / 303 kcal |
| Protein | 23.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 43.7 g |
| Sugar | 3.83 g |
| Fat | 0.49 g |
| Saturated fatty acids | < 0.1 g |
| Fibre | 15.5 g |
| Ash | 12.5 g |
| Sodium | 0.14 g |