Products Description Biosan organic Oyster mushroom powder is made from organic Oyster mushroom. The harvested and dried organic Oyster mushroom fruiting bodies are granulated and then ground into fine powder (>100 mesh). The fine Oyster mushroom powders are steam sterilized, following with crushing, sieving and metal detection. The qualified products are vacuumed packaged using PE bag and aluminum foil bag. 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*. Basic Analysis Analysis Description Test Method Appearance Fine powder, yellowish to light  brown Powder Visual Different. Powder / Extract Extract Microscopy / other Polysaccharides > 30% UV / Other Loss on drying < 7% Dryer Ash < 15% Dryer Bulk Density 0,41-0,54 g/ml Ph. Eur. 2.9.34 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 Microbial Analysis Total Plate Count < 100.000 cfu / g AOAC 990.12 Total Yeast & Mold < 5.000 cfu / g AOAC 997.02 E. Coli Absent AOAC 991.14 Coliforms < 10 cfu/g AOAC 991.14 Salmonella Absent / 25g ELFA-AOAC Staphylococcus Absent / 25g AOAC 2003.07 Function 1. Pleurotus Ostreatus Extract contains rich abundance of polysaccharides which is an effective Immune adjustment agent, works very well in strengthening immune system, enhancing physical defense. 2. Pleurotus Ostreatus Extract can enhance circulatory system: lower cholesterol, release hypertension, and reduce bloodpressure. 3. Pleurotus Ostreatus Extract Inhibit super oxidation of membrane lipid. 4. Pleurotus Ostreatus Extract is very helpful to: diabetes, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer Application 1. Applied in the food feild, to be used as food additive added into various dishes; 2. Applied in the health product field, it can be made into capsules, tablets, injection, to adjust the immune system and strengthen the health of body; 3. Applied in the pharmaceutical field, it can inhibit a variety of tumors and cure viral hepatitis. Nutrition Facts Per 100g Energy 1279 kJ / 303 kcal Protein 23.2 g Carbohydrates 43.7 g Sugar 3.83 g Fat 0.49 g Saturated fatty acids < 0.1 g Fibre 15.5 g Ash 12.5 g Sodium 0.14 g