Ganoderma Lucidum Extract Powder Description
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract Powder is a finely milled, reddish-brown powder with a distinctive earthy aroma, derived from the basidiomycete fungus. The powder exhibits hygroscopic properties, requiring storage with desiccants at temperatures below 25°C to ensure long-term stability. Accelerated aging studies confirm minimal potency loss, with less than 3% degradation observed over a 24-month period.
The extract demonstrates pH-dependent solubility, dispersing readily in alkaline solutions (pH > 8) while forming colloidal suspensions in acidic environments, which may require homogenization for uniform distribution. Production involves a dual-phase extraction process: initial hot water extraction (85-90°C) preserves bioactive polysaccharides, followed by ethanol precipitation (40% concentration) to isolate triterpenoid compounds.
Quality control ensures standardized potency, with a minimum of 30% triterpenes (including ganoderic acids A, F, R, and S) verified via HPLC-UV analysis, and β-glucan content exceeding 25% as determined by enzymatic hydrolysis. Residual solvents are strictly controlled (ethanol < 500ppm, GC-MS verified), and heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead) are maintained within pharmacopeial limits through ICP-OES testing.
Particle size typically ranges between 50-150 micrometers, with a bulk density of 0.35 g/cm³, influencing its flow properties during encapsulation. Structural integrity is confirmed via FT-IR spectroscopy, with characteristic peaks at 1705 cm⁻¹ (ganoderic acid lactone rings) and 3400 cm⁻¹ (polysaccharide hydroxyl groups).
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract Powder Specifications
Properties
| Property |
Value |
| Material |
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract Powder |
| Appearance |
Brown Powder |
Chemical Composition
| Polysaccharides (as anhydrous glucose) |
≥1.0% |
| Triterpenoids and sterols (oleanolic acid) |
≥0.6% |
| Impurities |
≤2.0% |
| Moisture content |
≤17.0% |
| Total ash content |
≤3.2% |
*The above product information is based on theoretical data. For specific requirements and detailed inquiries, please contact us.
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract Powder Applications
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Nutraceuticals: Used in dietary supplements for its standardized triterpene (≥30%) and β-glucan (≥25%) content, supporting cellular redox balance.
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Cosmetics: Incorporated into anti-aging formulations (1.5% concentration) for its antioxidant properties, often delivered via nanoemulsion systems.
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Functional Foods: Added to fortified beverages and health bars (0.2%-1.0%) to enhance nutritional value without affecting taste or texture.
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Pharmaceutical Adjuvants: Studied for its potential to improve drug bioavailability through ganoderic acid-mediated mechanisms, particularly in oncology research.
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Veterinary Supplements: Used in joint support formulations for companion animals, leveraging β-glucan’s immune-modulating effects.
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Agricultural Biostimulants: Applied as a foliar spray (200-500 ppm) to enhance crop resistance against fungal pathogens.
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract Powder FAQs
Q1. What do I need to do to store the extract to retain potency?
Moisture-free, airtight containers in cool, dry conditions below 25°C with desiccant packets to prevent moisture uptake, which accelerates degradation; long-term stability studies confirm less than 3% loss of active compound in 24 months stored out of direct light and humidity appropriately.
Q2. Can it be formulated into water-based cosmetic serums?
Yes, while pre-dispersion in alkaline buffers with pH above 8 increases solubility, in clear serum products, our recommendation is to use polysaccharide-bearing fractions through ultrafiltration processing, which maintains colloidal stability surfactant-free and delivers antioxidant efficacy in 1-3% concentrations.
Q3. Does the earthy smell affect product formulation?
The characteristic fungal smell can be inhibited through carbon filtration or encapsulation procedures without loss in bioactive material; in food functions, microencapsulation with starch modifiers effectively hides organoleptic features while preserving beta-glucan bioavailability in beverage formulations.
