Analysis | Description | Test Method |
Appearance | Very Fine powder ,yellow-red powder | Visual |
Different. Powder / Extract | Powder | Microscopy / other |
Polysaccharides | > 5% (indicative) | UV / Other |
Loss on drying | < 7% | Dryer |
Ash | < 10% | Dryer |
Bulk Density | 0,43-0,63 g/ml | Ph. Eur. 2.9. 34 |
Arsenic (As) | < 2 ppm | ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 |
Cadmium (Cd) | < 2 ppm | ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 |
Lead (Pb) | < 2ppm | ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 |
Mercury (Hg) | < 0.5 ppm | ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 |
Agaricus blazei (also known as Brazilian mushroom) is native to Brazil and Peru. It is a saprophytic fungus growing in summer and autumn. It lives in a high temperature, humid and ventilated environment. It has almond flavor and crisp and tender taste. Agaricus blazei has tender cap, crisp stipe, excellent taste, pure and delicious taste, and high edible value. Agaricus blazei contains 18 kinds of amino acids, including 8 kinds of essential amino acids, as well as a variety of vitamins and ergosterol. The polysaccharide contained in it has curative effects on inhibiting tumor, anti-cancer, enhancing energy, preventing and treating cardiovascular disease and so on.
Per 100g | |
Energy | 1331 kJ / 316 kcal |
Protein | 31.2 g |
Carbohydrates | 32.2 g |
Sugar | 19.8 g |
Fat | 2.2 g |
Saturated fatty acids | 0.6 g |
Fibre | 21.2 g |
Ash | 8.0 g |
Sodium | < 0,1 g |
Total Plate Count | < 1.000.000 cfu / g | AOAC 990.12 |
Total Yeast & Mold | < 100.000 cfu / g | AOAC 997.02 |
E. Coli | < 100 cfu/g | AOAC 991.14 |
Coliforms | < 10 cfu/g | AOAC 991.14 |
Salmonella | Absent / 25g | ELFA-AOAC |
Staphylococcus | < 1000 cfu / g | AOAC 2003.07 |
Agaricus Blazei Powder