Standardized High-Active Anthocyanins (10%-50%): Strictly extracted from premium Lion's Mane mushroom fruiting bodies (Hericium erinaceus) using gentle thermal control, providing standardized polysaccharides (10%-50% by UV) for verified bioactivity and free radical scavenging activity.
Benchmark Ingredient for Eye Health & Microcirculation: Rich in natural bioactive fungal polysaccharides and polyphenolic compounds, widely recognized for supporting cognitive health, enhancing focus and memory, and promoting gastric mucosal barrier wellness.
Pleasant Flavor Profile & Excellent Water Solubility: Retains the natural mild mushroom flavor profile of fresh Lion's Mane with rapid, complete solubility and clean taste—making it easy to mask without disrupting finished formulation flavor.
Gummy-Grade & Low-Hygroscopic Customization: Engineered with low hygroscopicity and high powder fluidity to solve sticky matrix, moisture absorption, and gelation degradation issues in functional gummy, tableting, and hard capsule lines.
Lion's Mane Extract is a standardized mushroom extract powder meticulously refined from premium Hericium erinaceus fruiting bodies through controlled hot-water extraction, concentration, and spray-drying processes. This manufacturing approach preserves the full spectrum of active fungal polysaccharides and inherent bioactive compounds present in the natural mushroom.
To meet demanding processing requirements across diverse dosage forms, our powder undergoes physical particle optimization and low-hygroscopic modification. The resulting extract exhibits excellent cold-water solubility with no residue, high powder flowability, and a mild, clean flavor profile. These processing advantages allow seamless blending into hard capsule filling, tableting, beverage premixes, and functional gummy production lines.
Standardized Active Extracts: Lion's Mane Extract 10%-50% Polysaccharides (10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50% Polysaccharide by UV)
Full-Spectrum Ratio Extracts: Lion's Mane Extract 10:1 (Customizable extract ratios available upon request)
Natural Pure Powders: Lion's Mane Fruiting Body Pure Powder / Instant Soluble Powder
Precise Polysaccharide Standardization (10%-50%): Provides strictly verified active fungal polysaccharide levels (10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50% by UV) to guarantee batch-to-batch bioactivity.
Cognitive & Gastrointestinal Support: High concentrations of natural polysaccharides support brain neural health, focus, and memory while maintaining digestive tract integrity.
Superior Flowability & Low Hygroscopicity: Modified powder physical properties reduce moisture absorption rates, eliminating sticking and clumping in capsule fillers, tablet presses, and gummy depositing lines.
High Water Solubility & Clean Flavor: Rapidly dissolves in room-temperature water yielding a clear solution with a pleasant, mild earthy aroma and no bitter aftertaste.
Thermal Stability & Acid Tolerance: Bioactive polysaccharides demonstrate strong thermal stability under UHT, pasteurization, and hot-fill processing, making the powder ideal for functional beverages, RTD teas, and bakery products.
Anti-Caking Performance: Particle size engineering slows moisture uptake during handling, improving hopper throughput and preventing line blockages on high-speed encapsulators.
Flavor Compatibility: Stripped of harsh, astringent notes, the mild natural profile blends easily with coffee, cocoa, plant-based milk, or fruit juice bases without heavy flavor masking agents.
Nootropic Coffee & Cognitive Beverages: Instant integration into instant coffee, botanical drinks, and powdered mix formulations.
Tablets & Hard Capsules: Superior powder flow enables high-load tableting and high-speed hard capsule encapsulation.
Brain & Digestive Health Supplements: Blends well with Reishi Extract, Chaga Extract, or Phosphatidylserine (PS) for comprehensive cognitive and gut health formulations.
Heavy Metal & Pesticide Control: Tested via ICP-MS to strictly comply with EU and USP pharmacopeial limits for heavy metals (lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury) and pesticide residues.
Pure Botanical Source: 100% extracted from natural Hericium erinaceus fruiting bodies—non-GMO, free of fillers, and free of artificial additives.
GMP-Compliant Manufacturing: Produced in certified cleanrooms under strict quality management and batch traceability systems.
(Note: Specifications listed below are based on our 50% Polysaccharide grade. Full COA documents for all standard grades are available upon request.)
| Item | Specification |
| Appearance | Brown-yellow Powder |
| Odor & Taste | Characteristic |
| Assay (Polysaccharide) | ≥ 50% |
| Particle Size | 98% pass 80 mesh |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 5.0% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 5.0% |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 10ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 3ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 2ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 0.1ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd) | ≤ 1ppm |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1000cfu/g |
| Total Yeast & Mold | ≤ 100cfu/g |
| E. Coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Staphylococcus | Negative |
Extensive Export Footprint: Proven track record exporting to over 30 countries with deep familiarity in regional compliance standards across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Streamlined Logistics & Customs: Partnered with specialized freight forwarders experienced in preparing comprehensive documentation (COA, MSDS, Certificate of Origin) for smooth clearance.
Flexible MOQ & Free Sampling: Low minimum order quantities starting at 1 kg for trial runs, paired with complimentary 10g-50g test samples for your R&D team.
Q1: How is your Lion's Mane Extract tested for standardized polysaccharides, and can the method distinguish free starch?
We utilize UV-Vis spectrophotometry to quantify active fungal polysaccharides. To prevent interference from added dextrin or natural starches, our analytical protocol includes ethanol precipitation and destarching pretreatment, ensuring the assay accurately reflects genuine bioactive fungal polysaccharides.
Q2: Why does this raw material resist moisture absorption and clumping during capsule filling and gummy production?
Standard mushroom extracts absorb atmospheric moisture rapidly. We apply physical micro-particulate modification to optimize particle distribution and moisture content, reducing hygroscopic velocity and boosting powder flowability to eliminate equipment sticking.
Q3: Does high-temperature pasteurization or hot-fill processing degrade the active polysaccharides?
No. Fungal macro-polysaccharides possess high thermal stability. Under standard UHT or short-time hot-fill conditions (85°C-95°C), the molecular structure and functional activity remain stable, making it fully suitable for RTD beverages.
Q4: Is your extract derived from fruiting bodies or cultured mycelium?
Our standardized extract is derived 100% from genuine Hericium erinaceus fruiting bodies, ensuring a higher proportion of natural beta-glucans without grain or substrate residues.
Q5: What regulatory documentation can you provide for European and North American markets?
We supply full batch COAs, heavy metal reports (ICP-MS), pesticide screening, Non-Irradiation declarations, Non-GMO statements, and MSDS sheets matching USP and EU regulations.
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