Shiitake
Chinese name – Xiang Gu (Fragrant Mushroom) The subject of intensive research in Japan and elsewhere since the 1960's, Shiitake is the source of two commercially important extracts: Lentinan and LEM and also contains a number of other important anti-microbial components including eritadenine. Photo © Howard Sandler
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MycoNutri Organic Shiitake 60 capsules
<p>Lentinula edodes</p> <p>NEW & IMPROVED FORMULATION</p> <p>Shiitake is a widely appreciated culinary mushroom, valued for its rich umami flavour. Naturally growing on hardwood trees, it is now cultivated primarily on sawdust-based substrates. Beyond its culinary significance, Shiitake is also the source of lentinan, a well studied beta-glucan polysaccharide.</p> <p>Now produced using 50% high-concentration hot water extract (6-7:1) & 50% full-spectrum hot-water extract both from fruiting body providing a naturally higher level of beta-glucans and dietary fibre derived from the mushroom itself.</p> <p>This updated formula follows a balanced, natural extraction philosophy, respecting the inherent harmony of the mushroom’s active compounds rather than isolating or exaggerating individual ingredients.</p> <p>It reflects a holistic approach similar to the Traditional TCM principle of “Jun–Chen–Zuo–Shi”, where each component supports and complements the others to achieve overall balance and efficacy.</p> <p>The result is a formula that delivers broader nutritional activity and enhanced support for overall wellbeing.</p> <p>MycoNutri™ Shiitake is produced from wild-harvested fruiting bodies using a dual hot-water extraction process, followed by vacuum concentration, spray-drying, and blending. <strong>The final extract contains over 40% beta-glucans</strong>.</p>
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MycoNutri Organic Shiitake powder 100g
<p>Lentinula edodes</p> <p>NEW & IMPROVED FORMULATION</p> <p>Shiitake is a widely appreciated culinary mushroom, valued for its rich umami flavour. Naturally growing on hardwood trees, it is now cultivated primarily on sawdust-based substrates. Beyond its culinary significance, Shiitake is also the source of lentinan, a well studied beta-glucan polysaccharide.</p> <p>Now produced using 50% high-concentration hot water extract (6-7:1) & 50% full-spectrum hot-water extract both from fruiting body providing a naturally higher level of beta-glucans and dietary fibre derived from the mushroom itself.</p> <p>This updated formula follows a balanced, natural extraction philosophy, respecting the inherent harmony of the mushroom’s active compounds rather than isolating or exaggerating individual ingredients.</p> <p>It reflects a holistic approach similar to the Traditional TCM principle of “Jun–Chen–Zuo–Shi”, where each component supports and complements the others to achieve overall balance and efficacy.</p> <p>The result is a formula that delivers broader nutritional activity and enhanced support for overall wellbeing.</p> <p>MycoNutri™ Shiitake is produced from wild-harvested fruiting bodies using a dual hot-water extraction process, followed by vacuum concentration, spray-drying, and blending. <strong>The final extract contains over 40% beta-glucans</strong>.</p>
