Tinder fungus extract and powder
If you are wondering why this mushroom shares a name with a popular dating app, it’s because the word “tinder” means something used to make a fire. Just like Tinder fungus.
Now, of course, we are not really interested in its capabilities as a fire-making substance, but as a medicinal mushroom.
From us you can buy the tinder fungus as extract and powder.
Properties and ingredients of the tinder fungus mushroom
Tinder fungus, also known as Fomes fomentarius, is a fascinating mushroom with a rich history in traditional Chinese medicine. Not only is it valued for its health-promoting properties, but in the past it was also used as a natural tinder for fires. It grows mainly on dead deciduous trees such as beech, birch and oak.
What turns this inedible mushroom into a valuable medicinal mushroom, is the vast amount of important ingredients it contains. In addition to a high concentration of polysaccharides such as beta-glucans, the tinder fungus is also rich in antioxidants, which can help reduce cell damage caused by free radicals. Other interesting ingredients are betulinic acid and natural triterpenes.
Tinder fungus in research and practice
The tinder fungus has been a subject of several scientific studies due to its polysaccharides and triterpenes content. In particular, the mushroom has been studied for its ability to protect against oxidative stress, bacteria and viruses, and to combat inflammation.
Our offering of tinder fungus extract and powder
| product | quality | MOQ | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extract* | Organic | 1 kg | Per quote |
| Powder | Organic | 5 kg | Per quote |
Product specifications
Cultivation and growing material
We grow our mushrooms in their natural habitat, the Chinese highlands, and rely on the expertise of local farmers.
Tinder fungus is one of our mushroom species that we don’t grow, but harvest from natural collection areas (oak, maple, birch, poplar etc.) in northeastern China. The organic collection 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), tinder fungus 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. All orders of 1 or 5 kg are packed in PE bags in a bucket, 25 kg orders come in a paper drum. All packaging that comes in contact with the edible raw materials comply with actual EU regulations.
Powder: Nutritional values per 100 g
- Energy: 913 KJ/ 224 kcal
- Fat: 1,02 g; of which saturated fatty acids: 0,3 g
- Carbohydrates: 5,3 g; of which sugars: <0,25 g
- Fiber: 72,6 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Sodium: <0,01 g
Production methods
Extracts: Grinding mushroom fruiting bodies, metal detection, hot water extraction, centrifuging, spray-drying. Extraction ratio (indicative): 6:1 – 9:1. 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 tinder fungus 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