Products Description 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. Basic Analysis 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 Microbial Analysis 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 Application 1.Pharmaceutical as capsules or pills. 2.Functional food as capsules or pills. 3.Water-soluble beverages. 4.Health products as capsules or pills. Nutrition Facts Agaricus Blazei Powder 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