Chaga (extract, powder and capsules)
You might know chaga best as a tea made from chunks of the dried mushroom. But if that’s not your, well cup of tea, then you might rather be interested in our chaga extract, powder and extract or powder capsules. Same ingredients, just in different form.
Properties and ingredients of chaga
Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) has been used as a dietary supplement for centuries, especially in Northern Europe, the Americas and Asia. It loves the deciduous trees of the forests of Russia, Poland and Scandinavia, as well as Canada and Japan.
The main vital ingredients of the chaga mushroom are beta-glucans. However, betulinic acid and various minerals such as potassium, sodium and manganese also make it a popular addition to a balanced diet. And of course an interesting medicinal mushroom.
Chaga use cases in research and practice
Traditionally valued as a general health tonic, chaga holds a prominent place in Chinese medicine. Across Siberia, the Baltic region, and Finland, it has long been consumed as a beneficial tea to aid digestion and promote wound healing. Packed with antioxidants, chaga also helps defend the body against damage from free radicals.
Our offering of chaga extract, powder and capsules
We use only the pure chaga fruiting body in all of our products. We never add mycelium or grain fillers to our raw materials.
| PRODUCT | QUALITY | MOQ | PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extract* | Organic | 1 kg | Per quote |
| Extract* | Conv. | 1 kg | Per quote |
| Powder | Organic | 5 kg | Per quote |
| Extract capsules | Organic | 2000 pieces | Per quote |
| Powder capsules | Organic | 2000 pieces | Per quote |
*Standardized for 30% polysaccharides.
Product Specifications
Capsules
Alongside mushroom extract or powder, these capsules also include organic acerola extract, known for its exceptionally high vitamin C content. Research indicates that vitamin C greatly enhances the body's ability to absorb the active compounds in medicinal mushroom extracts. The capsule shell is made from hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, making it entirely vegan.
Packaging
Powders and extracts are available in 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg containers, capsules in 2000 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.
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.
Production methods
The mushroom fruiting bodies are ground, passed through metal detection, then subjected to hot water extraction. The liquid extract is centrifuged and spray-dried. The typical extraction ratio ranges from 8:1 to 11:1. We standardize all extracts to contain 30% polysaccharides.
Powder: The mushroom fruiting bodies are simply ground and screened for metal contaminants.
Capsules: The process involves weighing the raw materials (either powder or extract), blending them thoroughly, encapsulating the mixture, and cleaning the finished capsules.
Cultivation and growing material
We grow our mushrooms in their natural habitat, the Chinese highlands, and rely on the expertise of local farmers. Chaga is one of our mushroom species that we don’t grow, but harvest from birch trees in northeastern China. The organic collection is done according to the actual valid EU regulations.
Powder: Nutritional values per 100 g
Energy: 814 KJ/ 200 kcal Fat: 0,3 g; of which saturated fatty acids 0,2 g Carbohydrates: 10,1 g; of which sugars 0 g Fiber: 70,8 g Protein: 3,9 g Sodium: <0,01 g
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), chaga extracts and powders can be used as food supplements. You should still contact the appropriate authorities in your country to ensure that you can market and sell our raw materials.
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