Category: Quality check
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Why beta-glucan levels in medicinal mushrooms should be taken with a grain of salt
There is a lot of interest in the marketplace regarding the beta-glucan content of medicinal mushrooms. And for good reason, as several studies suggest that many of the health benefits associated with mushrooms may be related to beta-glucans. So, it’s understandable that customers want medicinal mushrooms with the highest possible beta-glucan content. And what the…
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Why a high beta-glucan content doesn’t automatically mean a high quality medicinal mushroom product
“How much beta-glucan is in your products?” is probably the most common question we receive. And we get it. According to several studies, it appears that many of the potential health benefits of medicinal mushrooms are related to beta-glucans. So, it makes sense that suppliers (and end users) would want raw materials with the highest…
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Mushroom fruiting body vs mycelium: Which one is the best to use in medicinal mushroom products?
Mushroom fruiting body or the mycelium, which one is the best option when making medicinal mushroom supplements or using them in functional foods? Let’s find it out by taking a closer look at their differences and advantages and disadvantages when creating medicinal mushroom products.