Bulk Chaga Extract

Bulk Chaga Extract Powder: Polysaccharide and Beta-Glucan Grades for Supplements and Foods

FuYNature  offers standardised chaga powder for supplement, food and beverage companies. Our Bulk Chaga Extract is a dark brown powder derived from the fruiting body of Inonotus obliquus from China. Grades contain 10% to 50% polysaccharides, 10% to 30% beta-glucan (totally water soluble) or 10% to 50% (partially water soluble) evaluated by UV. The specification includes a 24 month shelf life and HACCP, ISO9001:2015, USDA Organic and FSSC 22000 certifications. We have custom content levels so email us your target requirement and we'll start a quote.

What Is Bulk Chaga Extract?

Inonotus obliquus contains stiff cell walls of chitin and the extract of this fungus is called Chaga extract. These barriers are broken down by hot water extraction, or dual extraction with water and ethanol, and compounds such as beta-D-glucans, triterpenoids, betulinic acid and melanin are made more accessible.

The practical benefit for businesses purchasing Bulk Chaga Extract, as opposed to an unstandardised raw powder, is a predetermined content range. The levels of polysaccharide and beta-glucan provide your team with measurable markers for formulation and batch to batch comparison. Just make sure you check local guidelines before you make any health claim on a finished product.

Product Specifications

Check the main parameters below before you request a quote.

Active levels vary by grade. The fully water-soluble and partially water-soluble grades list different beta-glucan ranges. Other parameters are not listed here, so please contact us to confirm them for your grade.

Formulation Notes

The powder is dark brown with a characteristic aroma so try it early in your base recipe to evaluate taste and colour. There is a totally water soluble grade mentioned for liquid formats. Before you scale up, do a modest solubility and clarity trial in your own base. If your formula requires more beta-glucan, the partially water-soluble grade has a range up to 50%.

Water Extraction vs. Dual Extraction

It is common for general immune support products to use the water extraction method to separate the water-soluble beta-glucans and polysaccharides.

During the dual extraction, ethanol is added to hot water. This targets triterpenes and betulinic acid and gives a more complete picture of the compounds. We'll tell you what grades we can offer based on the profile you give us.

Quality Checks to Request

A high polysaccharide result with a low beta-glucan result can indicate starch or maltodextrin in some extracts, as general polysaccharide tests can also count other carbohydrates. Alpha-glucan and beta-glucan are commonly differentiated by enzyme-based assays.

Request the following prior to approving any Bulk Chaga Extract lot:

• The certificate of analysis for your required grade
• Test method for each of the markers
• The extraction path used for the lot

The present specification specifies UV as the testing method, “Meets standard” for heavy metals, and less than 1000 cfu/g for total mould count.

Applications and Dosage Forms

This extract is suitable for chaga solid drink, capsule, tea bag and compressed candy. It also fits dietary supplements, functional foods and cosmeceuticals.  Typical customers are nutraceutical firms, functional food brands, supplement manufacturers and health product innovators.

Customization and Formulation Support

If you need a different content level, custom specs are available.  Share the polysaccharide or beta-glucan target you desire, and we will examine whether your product order can follow that range. 

We provide formulation and dosage form reference suggestions.  Custom finished-product development demands a distinct debate.  FuYNature also lists support for scientific evidence, intellectual licensing and regulatory compliance, so enquire whether elements apply to your idea.

Storage and Shelf Life

Store the extract in a cool, dry place away from light and high temperature. Under these conditions, the shelf life is 24 months. Keep containers closed after opening.

FAQ

Q: What dosage forms can this raw material be used for?

A: It is good for solid chaga drinks, capsules, tea bags and crushed confectionery.

Q: Are you able to change other content levels?

A: Yeah. We are able to make custom specs for the product. Send us the levels of polysaccharide or beta-glucan that you want.

Q: Do you support dosage form and application formulations?

A: We offer recommendations for formulation and dose form. Communication for custom formulated finished products must be separate.

Q: Dual Extraction vs Water What is the difference?

A: Water extraction isolates water soluble beta-glucans and polysaccharides. Dual extraction is also used to target triterpenes and betulinic acid by adding ethanol.

Q: Why would a test reveal high polysaccharides and low beta glucan?

A: This type of pattern can be an indication of non-beta-glucan carbohydrates, e.g. grain starch or maltodextrin. Ask what method of beta-glucan was employed and ask for the certificate of analysis.

Q: What grade should I select for a liquid product?

A: A totally water soluble grade is indicated for liquid formats. Try it in your own base. Need help matching a grade to your formula?

Contact Us

Do you have more questions about Bulk Chaga Extract? Send your target grade and application to info@extrabroc.com, and our team will reply with specification and quotation details for your chaga extract project.