1. Applied in pharmaceutical stuff 2. Applied in functional food field and food additive 3. Applied in cosmetics additive field | Analysis | Description | Test Method |
| Appearance | Fine powder, white to light brown Powder | Visual |
| Different. Powder / Extract | Powder | Microscopy / other |
| Polysaccharides | > 5% (indicative) | UV / Other |
| Loss on drying | < 10% | Dryer |
| Ash | < 15% | Dryer |
| Arsenic (As) | < 2 ppm | ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 |
| Cadmium (Cd) | < 1,0 mg / kg | ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 |
| Lead (Pb) | < 2 mg / kg | ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 |
| Mercury (Hg) | < 0,1 mg / kg | ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 |
Pleurotus ostreatus, is also called Oyster mushroom, because of its resembling an oyster. It is one of the most common edible mushroom varities. Oyster mushroom is rich in both calcium and vitamin D, which are very good for bone health*. Oyster mushroom supplies vitamin B3, which prevents the dangerous hardening of arteries. Oyster mushroom is also one of the best sources of ergothioneine, a strong antioxidant compound typical to mushrooms with function of anti-aging*.
Per 100g | Energy | 1198 kJ / 288 kcal |
| Protein | 17.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27.6 g |
| Sugar | < 0.5 g |
| Fat | 1.82 g |
| Saturated fatty acids | 0.3 g |
| Fibre | 45.5 |
| Ash | 4.71 g |
| Sodium | < 0.01 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 | AOAC 991.14 |
| Coliforms | < 10 cfu/g | AOAC 991.14 |
| Salmonella | Absent / 25g | ELFA-AOAC |
| Staphylococcus | < 1000 cfu / g | AOAC 2003.07 |
