Products Description The reishi mushroom, also known as Ganoderma lucidum and lingzhi, is a fungus that grows in various hot and humid locations in Asia. For many years, this fungus has been a staple in Eastern medicine . While the mushrooms themselves can be eaten fresh, it is also common to use powdered forms of the mushroom or extracts that contain these specific molecules. Within the mushroom, there are several molecules, including triterpenoids, polysaccharides and peptidoglycans, that may be responsible for its health effects. BASIC ANALYSIS Analysis Description Test Method Appearance Coarse powder, brown Visual Different. Powder / Extract Powder Microscopy / other Polysaccharides > 1% (indicative) UV / Other Loss on drying < 9% Dryer Ash < 5% Dryer Bulk Density 0,31-0,49 g/ml Ph. Eur. 2.9. 34 Cadmium (Cd) < 1 ppm ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 Lead (Pb) < 2ppm ICP-MS/AOAC 993.14 Mercury (Hg) < 0.1 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 Negative AOAC 991.14 Coliforms Negative AOAC 991.14 Salmonella Negative ELFA-AOAC Staphylococcus < 1000 cfu/g AOAC 2003.07 Application Organic Reishi mushroom powder applied in pills, capsules, and as an ingredient in supplement complexes for overall health. You can also take reishi mushroom powder, which contains a high concentration of beneficial compounds. Nutrition Facts Per 100g Energy 877 kJ / 217 kcal Protein 9.2 g Carbohydrates < 0.1 g Sugar 0.27 g Fat 0.8 g Saturated fatty acids 0.2 g Fibre 86.4 g Ash 1.1 g Sodium < 0.1 g