Lentinan
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Molecular Structure
Detailed Description
Lentinan
Type: Shiitake Mushroom Extract
Latin Name Lentinus edodes (Berk.)sing
Origin: China
Part: Mushroom
Form: Powder
Colour: Brown yellow
BSE/TSE: Free
Active Ingredient: polysaccharides
CAS: 37339-90-5
MF: (C42H70O35)n
MW: 0
Assay: 30%
Package: 1kg/bag
Functions:
1) It is found to be particularly valuable for treating all forms of hepatitis.
2) It is a powerfully antiviral, with the ability to increase helper T-cell and low lymphocyte
counts in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive individuals.
3) It can also lower blood levels of cholesterol and lipids.
Applications:
1. Pharmaceutical stuff;
2. Functional food and food additive.
Specification:
Appearance brown to brown yellow powder
Oder Characteristic
Taste Characteristic
Paiticle size Pass 80 mesh
Loss on drying ≤5%
Heavy metals <10ppm
As <1ppm
Pb <3ppm
Polysaccharides ≥30%
Total Plate Count <10000cfu/g or <1000cfu/g(Irradiation)
Yeast & Mold <300cfu/g or 100cfu/g(Irradiation)
E.Coli Negative
Salmonella Negative
- Lentinan