Lion's Mane Fruiting Body – 50% Beta-Glucans
Lion's Mane is an edible mushroom with cascading white spines, used traditionally in East Asian cuisine and wellness. Fruiting body extracts standardised to beta-glucans are popular for cognitive and nerve health positioning.
GUTINS Lion's Mane Fruiting Body — 50% beta-glucans is offered for manufacturers, formulators and brands. Specification: 50% beta-glucans; form / technology: Powder / extract; diet suitability: Varies.
Product Specifications
| Product | Lion's Mane Fruiting Body — 50% beta-glucans |
|---|---|
| Category | Mushroom, Algae & Marine Nutraceuticals |
| Subcategory | Fungi / algae / marine |
| Base Ingredient / Source | Lion's Mane Fruiting Body |
| Scientific Name | Hericium erinaceus |
| Plant Part | fruiting body |
| Specification / Assay | 50% beta-glucans |
| Form / Technology | Powder / extract |
| Source Type | Fungi / algae / marine |
| Diet Suitability | Varies |
| INCI Name | Hericium Erinaceus Extract |
| Solubility | Hot-water extracts largely soluble/dispersible in water; partly soluble in hydroalcoholic solutions; insoluble in oils |
| Trend / Positioning | Mushroom / algae |
| Available Pack Sizes | 50 g, 225 g, 1 Kg, 5 Kg (larger volumes on request) |
| Documentation | CoA, TDS and SDS available on request |
Key Benefits
- Supports cognitive function and focus
- Supports nerve health (hericenones)
- Supports mood and calm focus
- Supports gut and immune health via beta-glucans
- Popular nootropic mushroom
Uses & Applications
Typical applications: Immune, cognition, healthy aging, greens.
- Nootropic capsules
- Mushroom coffee and cocoa blends
- Focus gummies
- Functional drinks
- Brain health stacks
- Mushroom tinctures and powders
How to Use / Dosage
- Typical daily intake: 500–3,000 mg/day of extract
- Typical use level: 10–100% in capsule fills; 2–15% in powder blends; 0.2–2% in beverages and coffee blends
- Weigh accurately and pre-blend small quantities with a carrier (e.g. maltodextrin, MCC or rice flour) for uniform distribution.
- Final dosage should be based on the lot-specific Certificate of Analysis, the target serving size and the rules of your destination market.
Solubility & Formulation
Hot-water extracts largely soluble/dispersible in water; partly soluble in hydroalcoholic solutions; insoluble in oils
Storage & Handling
Store sealed in a cool, dry place below 25 °C, away from light and humidity; hygroscopic.. Keep container tightly closed; use clean, dry utensils. Shelf life is typically 24 months in unopened original packaging (see CoA).
Regulatory Note
Culinary/traditional mushroom extracts are sold as dietary ingredients in the US and as food supplement ingredients in the EU where a history of consumption is established; beta-glucan claims should be based on validated methods (e.g. Megazyme). Verify species-specific status in the destination market.
Diet suitability: Varies. This product is supplied as a raw ingredient for further manufacturing and is not a finished consumer product. The buyer is responsible for ensuring the ingredient, its use level and all label claims comply with the regulations of the destination market (e.g. FDA, EFSA, FSSAI, Health Canada, TGA).
Caution & Disclaimer
- May interact with immunosuppressant medications
- Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding due to limited data
- Rare mushroom allergy possible
- Specify fruiting body vs. mycelium and test for heavy metals/pesticides
For manufacturing, formulation and professional use only. Not for direct consumption in concentrated form. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with eyes; use suitable PPE when handling. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use if pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a medical condition. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Bulk & Wholesale Orders
Need more than 5 Kg, a custom specification, private label support or documentation (CoA, TDS, SDS, allergen and GMO statements)? Contact the GUTINS team for bulk pricing and lead times.
Specification
| SKU | GUT-MAM-1248-50G |
|---|---|
| Type | Mushroom, Algae & Marine Nutraceuticals |
| benefit | Brain & Cognition |
| benefit | Immune Support |
| benefit | Stress & Sleep |
| collection | Mushrooms & Algae |
| diet | Check Source |
| form | Powder |
| format | Beverages & Shots |
| format | Capsules & Tablets |
| format | Powders & Sachets |
| ingredient | Lion's Mane Fruiting Body |
| menu | Botanical Extracts |
Usage
Typical dosage 0.1–0.5%. Adjust to application and heat process.