Agaricus bisporus extract and powder
Are you surprised to see the button mushroom in our medicinal mushroom product range? Well, there is a good reason for that. Not only is this humble mushroom delicious to eat, it can also be used as a medicinal mushroom.
From us you can buy button mushroom as extract and powder.
Properties and ingredients of Agaricus bisporus
The Agaricus bisporus or as more commonly called the button mushroom is known worldwide as an delicious and thus a very popular edible mushroom. And like many other mushrooms, also the buttom mushroom contains a wide range of ingredients that a beneficial to the human body.
The champignon contains conjugating linoleic acids (CLA) to polysaccharides and proteoglycans as well as vitamins B, C, D, E and K and biotin.
Agaricus bisporus use cases in research and practice
As said before, the button mushroom has and is being studied for its functional and medicinal properties, although not nearly as often as some of its more popular mushroom friends. Some examples of such studies include how it can support liver health and wound healing. The mushroom is also been used to treat high blood pressure.
Our offering of Agaricus bisporus extract and powder
| product | quality | MOQ | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extract* | Organic | 1 kg | Per quote |
| Extract* | Conv. | 1 kg | Per quote |
| Powder | Organic | 5 kg | Per quote |
Product specifications
Capsules
In addition to the mushroom extract or powder, the capsules also contain organic Acerola extract, which has a very high vitamin C content. Studies have shown that vitamin C significantly improves the absorption of the ingredients in medicinal mushroom extracts.
The capsule hull is made of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, so it’s completely vegan.
Cultivation and growing material
We grow our mushrooms in their natural habitat, the Chinese highlands, and rely on the expertise of local farmers.
The growing material used to grow the bottom mushroom consists of 98% natural fertilizer and 2% natural gypsum.
The organic production is done according to the actual valid EU regulations.
Food grade status
The products are suitable and safe for human consumption according to actual EU regulations (178/2002). According to the EU’s Novel Food Regulation (2015/2283), Agaricus bisporus extracts and powders can be used in foods or beverages or as food supplements. You should still contact the appropriate authorities in your country to ensure that you can market and sell our raw materials.
Packaging
Powders and extracts are available in 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg containers, capsules in either 2000 or 5000 pieces/bag. All orders of 1 or 5 kg are packed in PE bags in a bucket, 25 kg orders come in a paper drum.
Powder: Nutritional values per 100 g
- Energy: 1180 KJ/ 282 kcal
- Fat: 2,4 g; of which saturated fatty acids <0,1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g; of which sugars 3,8 g
- Fiber: 17 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Sodium: <0,05 g
Production methods
Extracts: Grinding mushroom fruiting bodies, metal detection, hot water extraction, centrifuging, spray-drying. We standardize the polysaccharide content of the extracts at 30%.
Powder: Grinding mushroom fruiting bodies, metal detection.
Shelf life and storage conditions
For extracts and powders: 4 years when properly stored: at room temperature or lower, in a tightly closed package that keeps the raw materials protected from light, humidity and insects
For capsules: 48 months after production date when properly stored: at a dry, cool place (room temperature or lower) and protected from sunlight
Request a quote
Fill out the order form for the amount of Agaricus bisporus raw materials you are interested in and our team will get back to you with a quote.
We look forward hearing from you!
P.s. If you want a quote regarding multiple mushroom species, please use the contact form.
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If you are from/your business is in Italy, Portugal or Spain, please send your inquiry directly to one of our local distributors. Please note that they can only deliver raw materials, not assist in any product/recipe development or contract manufacturing.
Italy:
Eigenmann & Veronelli S.p.A.
Mr. Maurizio Garufi
Email: mgarufi@eigver.it
Tel.: +39 02 935 395 75
Portugal and Spain:
Eigenmann & Veronelli S.p.A.
Mr. Lluis Restoy
Email: lrestoy@eigver.es
Tel.: +34935456380