Hot water extraction is a common method used to obtain bioactive compounds from mushrooms. This process involves using hot water to break down the cell walls of the mushroom, releasing polysaccharides, proteins, and other soluble compounds.

Mushroom extracts obtained through hot water extraction are used in various industries, including:

• Nutraceuticals: As dietary supplements for immune support, antioxidant properties, etc.
• Cosmetics: For their moisturizing and anti-aging properties.
• Food Industry: As natural flavor enhancers or functional food ingredients.

Dual-solvent extraction is a more advanced technique used to obtain a broader range of bioactive compounds from mushrooms compared to single-solvent methods like hot water extraction. This method involves using two different solvents (typically one polar and one non-polar) to extract both water-soluble and lipid-soluble compounds, such as polysaccharides, proteins, terpenoids, and phenolic compounds.

Summary of Key Ingredients by Mushroom Species by Dual Solvent Extraction:

• Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum): Beta-glucans, triterpenes, ergosterol, phenolic compounds.
• Shiitake (Lentinula edodes): Lentinans (beta-glucans), eritadenine (cholesterol-lowering compound), ergothioneine.
• Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis): Cordycepin (nucleoside), polysaccharides, sterols.
• Chaga (Inonotus obliquus): Melanins, triterpenes, phenolic compounds.
• Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus): Hericenones and erinacines (nerve-regenerative compounds), polysaccharides.

RDHealthIngredients can offer all kinds of mushroom extract, you can choose the one you need. You are welcome to contact with us.