Turkey tail (extract, powder and capsules)
Although turkey tail (Coriolus versicolor) has played a key role in Traditional Chinese Medicine and South American folk medicine for centuries, it remains relatively unfamiliar to many in Europe.
Despite its modest appearance, this mushroom holds remarkable potential—so its popularity is likely to rise in the coming years.
We offer turkey tail in extract, powder, and convenient capsule form made from either.
Properties and ingredients of the turkey tail mushroom
Coriolus, also known as turkey tail, is an exceptionally adaptable mushroom found across the globe. As a true saprophyte, it plays a crucial ecological role by breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients back into the environment.
Its use in nutritional supplements has a long-standing history in Asian dietetics. Turkey tail is rich in essential vitamins and minerals—such as B1, B2, B3, B5, and D, along with copper, iron, selenium, calcium, and potassium—that support energy metabolism, the nervous system, and immune health.
What sets this mushroom apart is its unique blend of bioactive compounds, including polysaccharides, sterols, and telephoric acid.
Turkey tail use cases in research and practice
Turkey tail is widely used and studied for its potential to support the body’s natural defense system. It’s often explored for its role in fighting viral infections and providing support in cases of liver dysfunction. Current research is also investigating whether it can help improve tolerance to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Our offering of turkey tail extract, powder and capsules
We use only the pure turkey tail 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: 845 KJ/ 209 kcal Fat: 0,5 g; of which saturated fatty acids 0,4 g Carbohydrates: 2,5 g; of which sugars 0,68 g Fiber: 81,9 g Protein: 7,5 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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