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The best shiitake mushroom powder made by Shaanxi Zhenhuacui Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is pharmaceutical-grade and made from 100% Lentinula edodes growing bodies. Standardised polysaccharides (10% to 30%) and beta-glucans (20%) are in our freeze-dried powder. It has cGMP, FSSC22000, ISO9001, HACCP, HALAL, and KOSHER standards to back it up. We have 10+ years of production experience and 60% of our staff works in research and development. We serve global nutraceutical brands with a customisable 1 kg MOQ, 10-day fast shipping, and full OEM/ODM services for gummies, tablets, capsules, and powder products.

Product Overview

What Makes Our Shiitake Powder Different

Raw Material Advantage

All of the full fruiting bodies we use come from fields that are certified organic. In contrast to mycelium-on-grain goods, which often have 70% or more grain filler, our powder doesn't have any substrate carriers. It only has pure mushroom bioactives.

Processing Technology

Freeze-drying at -40°C protects molecules that break down in heat, such as lentinan (a 1,3-1,6 beta-glucan). When options are heat-dried, 30 to 50 percent of the active carbohydrates are lost. Our evaporation at low temperatures locks in:

• Beta-glucans that lentinan (immune-modulating)
• ergosterol (a form of vitamin D2)
• There are nine types of essential amino acids.
• Natural umami nucleotides, or 5'-GMP

The Result

Light tan to dark tan powder that smells like mushrooms, is 80 to 100 mesh fine, and melts right away in hot or cold drinks. 

Core Product Features

Standardized Bioactive Content

Testing with Megazyme enzymes shows that each batch has the right amount of polysaccharides (10% to 30%) and beta-glucans (>20%). Standardisation like this makes sure that the strength stays the same from one batch to the next, which is important for supplement makers that take their business seriously.

Superior Solubility Profile

Small particles (80–100 mesh) allow for fast spreading in

• Cold-pressed drinks (after 24 hours, there is no settlement).
• Drinks that are hot (stays clear at 85°C)
• Formulas that are sealed up (great flowability for automatic equipment)

Clean Label Integrity

• There is no silicon dioxide, maltodextrin, or flow aids.
• Free of allergens like wheat, soy, and dairy
• It's vegan and kosher or halal.

Extended Shelf Stability

When kept below 25°C for 24 months, packaging that has been nitrogen-flushed and has a moisture level of less than 5% will stay fresh. Accelerated ageing tests show that polysaccharides break down by less than 10% in 36 months.

Technical Specifications

Applications Across Industries

Nutraceutical Supplements

Immune Support Formulas

High beta-glucan level (>20%) helps the body's natural defences. Perfect for pills that don't contain any other mushrooms, or for blending reishi, cordyceps, and lion's mane together.

Gut Health Products

Polysaccharides that are prebiotics help good bacteria grow in the gut. It works well with stomach enzymes and bacteria.

Formulation Pros:

• Great flowability for compressing tablets (compressibility index <15%)
• It works with common fillers and doesn't react with magnesium stearate or cellulose.
• Stable at pH levels 3 to 9 (good for enteric-coated delivery)
• Functional Foods & Beverages

Coffee with mushrooms and adaptogens

Natural natural notes go well with chai, chocolate, and coffee. it can handle heat up to 95°C for 30 minutes.

Plant-Based Meats & Broths

Umami depth is provided by 5'-GMP nucleotides, which lowers the need for sodium by 20–30%. Clean-label flavour booster that doesn't say "natural flavouring"

Performance Nutrition

Glycogen restoration is helped by polysaccharides in healing drinks after a workout.

Cosmetic Ingredients

Skin care mixtures

What do beta-glucans do?

• Keeping water in (humectant traits)
• Effects that reduce inflammation (makes skin less red)
• Activity as an antioxidant (protects against UV stress)

Most of the time, 0.5 to 2% is used in serums, creams, and sheet masks.

Quality Certifications

International compliance criteria are upheld by our facility:

• According to FDA 21 CFR Part 111, cGMP stands for Current Good Manufacturing Practice.
• ISO 22000 + PAS 220 Food Safety System Certification (FSSC22000)
• HACCP, or Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point, and ISO9001:2015, or Quality Management System
• HALAL accreditation from the Islamic Food Council
• KOSHER accreditation from the Orthodox Union
• Organic: Compliant with USDA NOP and EU 834/2007 Third-Party Testing

Independent verification is performed on each batch:

• ICP-MS (Eurofins) for heavy metals
• Microbiology: a lab approved by ISO 17025
• Verification of identity: HPTLC fingerprint vs reference standard

Production Process

Step 1: Raw Material Sourcing

We only pick shiitake fruiting bodies that are fully ripe (cap width >5 cm) from Shaanxi Province farms that are approved as organic. So that the examples stay fresh, they are moved right away in a cold chain.

Quality Gate: A visual check to make sure the moisture level is less than 85%

Step 2: Pre-Processing

These are the fresh mushrooms:

• Sorted by hand to get rid of broken pieces; cleaned with pharmaceutical-grade filtered water; cut into slices of the same thickness (3–5 mm) to make sure they dry evenly;
• Quality Gate: Pre-test for microbes and screening for unknown materials

Step 3: Freeze-Drying

Low-temperature sublimation at -40°C in a vacuum of less than 50 Pa gets rid of the water while keeping:

• The secondary structure of lentinan is very important for its biological function.
• Compounds whose smells change quickly (natural mushroom scent)
• Vitamins that break down in heat (ergosterol, B complex)
• Process Control: Checking for leftover wetness and keeping an eye on the temperature at all times

Step 4: Micronization

Jet milling is used to reduce dried mushrooms to 80–100 mesh. Particle size control guarantees:

• Quick rehydration (95% solubility in five minutes)
• Blending formulae uniformly
• The ideal flowability for encapsulating
• Quality Gate: Analysis of particle size distribution and flowability tests

Step 5: Standardization & Testing

Every batch of production is given:

• Quantification of polysaccharides (HPLC)
• Megazyme method beta-glucan assay
• ICP-MS heavy metal screening
• Testing for microorganisms (USP standards)
• Verification of identity (HPTLC fingerprint)
• Quality Gate: Only batches that satisfy all requirements move on to packaging.

Step 6: Packaging & Storage

Food-grade fibre drums with double PE linings are filled with powder. To stop oxidation, nitrogen flushing takes the place of oxygen. sealed containers kept at less than 25°C and 60% relative humidity.

Packaging & Logistics

Standard Packaging

• Bulk: 25kg/fiber drum (40cm H × 35cm D)
• Inner Protection: Double food-grade polyethylene bags
• Oxygen Barrier: Nitrogen flushing reduces O₂ to <2%

Custom Packaging Options

• Retail-ready pouches (100g-1kg, resealable)
• Vacuum-sealed foil bags (1kg-5kg)
• Industrial totes (500kg-1000kg)

Storage Guidelines

Shipping Methods

Express Delivery (Samples & Small Orders)

• DHL, FedEx, SF Express
• Transit time: 5-7 days globally
• Real-time tracking provided

Air Freight (100-500kg)

• 7-10 days door-to-door
• Suitable for urgent reorders

Sea Freight (>500kg)

• 20-35 days (port-dependent)
• Most cost-effective for bulk contracts

All shipments include:

• Certificate of Analysis
• Phytosanitary certificate (if required)
• Customs clearance support

Why Shaanxi Zhenhuacui Biotechnology

Manufacturing Excellence Since 2013

We've learned where quality breaks down over the course of more than ten years of specialising in mushroom extracts. Typical problems in the industry that we have resolved:

Mycelium-on-grain products with more than 70% starch filler are problematic.

100% fruiting body source with HPTLC certification is our solution.

Batch-to-batch polysaccharide variation (±40% in certain vendors) is a problem.

Triple-point testing plus standardised extraction equals less than 5% variance.

Issue: Soil buildup leading to heavy metal contamination

Controlled cultivation plus ICP-MS screening (per batch) is our solution.

R&D-Driven Innovation

60% of our 50-person team holds degrees in:

• Chemistry for analysis
• Food science and making nutritional supplements

New inventions recently:

• Shiitake powder that dissolves in water for clear drinks (patent pending)
• Full-spectrum benefits from dual-extract powder (water and alcohol parts)
• Microencapsulated shape for long-term delivery

Flexible Manufacturing Services

OEM Services: We make the recipe for your business.

• Packaging with a private name
• Customised amounts of polysaccharides (10% to 50%)
• Solutions for masking flavours

When we create something, you brand it.

• Turnkey creation of goods
• Optimising the formulation

Formats That Work:

• Gelatin/HPMC capsules with 300–1000 mg of fill
• Tablets (with instant or long-term release)
• Powder (stick packs, large amounts)
• Gummies made from pectin or gelatin
• Liquid extracts (base of glycerin and alcohol)

Speed-to-Market Advantage

Low-Risk Trial Options

Start with 1kg samples to:

• Verify solubility in your formulation
• Test consumer acceptance (flavor/aroma)
• Confirm stability in your packaging

No long-term contracts required. Scale at your pace.

Global Logistics Network

Partnerships with:

• DHL Express (priority customs clearance in EU/US)
• FedEx International (temperature-controlled shipping)
• SF Express (Asia-Pacific specialist)

Added Services:

• Export documentation assistance
• Import compliance consulting (FDA/EFSA)
• Freight insurance coverage

Our Warehouse

Our Teams & Exhibitions

FAQ

Q1: What's the difference between mycelium powder and growing body powder?

Fruiting body powder has medicinal substances (polysaccharides, beta-glucans) that were concentrated when the mushroom was fully grown. Mycelium-on-grain goods usually have 50–80% grain base (starch, fibre), which makes the active ingredients less concentrated. Our HPTLC tests show that the plant is 100% Lentinula edodes and there are no grain marks.

Q2: What kinds of paperwork do you send with every order?

Each package comes with:

• Documentation (COA) that shows test results
• Authorisation to Grow
• Material Safety Data Sheet, or MSDS
• Allergen statement Kosher or Halal certificates (upon request)

Q3: Can you match certain amounts of polysaccharides?

Yes. 10%, 20%, and 30% polysaccharides are what are usually available. For sales over 100 kg, you can get different amounts, like 15% or 25%. Lead time: 15 to 20 days.

Q4: Can your powder be used for veggie certifications?

Of course. What's in our product:

• No products that come from animals
• No mixing with animal goods (special tools used for this)

Q5: How can I be sure that starch doesn't raise the beta-glucan content?

We use the Megazyme enzymatic test, which measures (1→3)(1→6)-β-D-glucan without starch or other carbohydrates getting in the way. The AOAC and FDA both agree that this is the best way to do things.

Q6: What is your stance on checking the stability of a product?

What we do is

• Stable in real time (24 months at 25°C/60% RH)
• Better stability in less time (6 months at 40°C/75% RH)
• Freeze-thaw cycle (used in cosmetics)
• Full stable data is provided under NDA for formulating.

Q7: Do you offer expert help for problems with formulation?

Yes. What does our R&D team do?

• Getting the best solubility (pH, temperature, co-solvents)
• Testing for ingredient matching
• Studies of stability in your matrix
• Advice from regulators (on health claims and labels)

Q8: What is the smallest amount of special formulas I can order?

For cost-effective production runs, ODM projects begin at 100 kg. We can, however, make 5–10 kg trial batches to try first before committing to full-scale production.

Q9: Do you ship to my country?

We send our goods to more than 40 countries in Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. Our transportation team takes care of:

• Classification by HS code
• Applications for import permits
• Coordination of clearing customs

Contact Us

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