Shiitake

What is Shiitake extract, and what species does it come from?

Shiitake extract from Bio-Botanica is a botanical extract made from Lentinula edodes, a medicinal fungus in the Omphalotaceae family, native to East Asia. The extract is made from the fruiting body. Bio-Botanica has manufactured botanical extracts at its cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York since 1972.

What part of Shiitake does Bio-Botanica extract?

Bio-Botanica extracts the fruiting body of Shiitake (Lentinula edodes). The plant part is stated on every specification sheet, because part-versus-species accuracy matters for identity testing and for label copy in the finished product.

What extract forms of Shiitake are available?

Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) is available from Bio-Botanica as alcohol-free extract, cosmetic glycerin extract, and specialty liquid extract. Each form carries its own Part ID and its own specification. Which one suits you depends on the carrier, the solids content and the process your finished product runs through.

Where does Shiitake originate?

Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) is native to East Asia. Bio-Botanica sources raw Shiitake against identity and quality specifications, and every incoming lot is tested in our onsite laboratory before extraction begins.

Is Shiitake extract available alcohol-free?

Yes. Every Shiitake extract Bio-Botanica currently offers is alcohol-free — alcohol-free extract, cosmetic glycerin extract, and specialty liquid extract. These suit formulations where ethanol is restricted by label, market or process.

Is Shiitake extract standardized to a specific compound?

Bio-Botanica’s Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) extracts are full-spectrum rather than standardized to a single marker compound. The Bio-Chelated process is designed to carry the botanical’s naturally occurring constituents through in their native ratios. If your specification calls for a standardized Shiitake material, our team can discuss a custom extraction.

What applications is Shiitake extract suited for?

Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) extract is supplied to formulators in dietary supplements, food and beverage, and cosmetics and personal care. The right format depends on the application: liquid and glycerin-carried forms suit water-based systems, powdered and solid extracts suit dry blends and capsules, and oil infusions suit anhydrous and oil-phase work. Positioning is structure/function only.

What certifications are available for Shiitake extract?

Bio-Botanica manufactures under cGMP and holds FSSC 22000 and NSF certification, with Kosher, Halal and USDA Organic available on qualifying materials. Certification status is confirmed per Part ID, so ask our team which apply to the specific Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) extract you are specifying.

What documentation ships with Shiitake extract?

Every Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) order ships with a specification sheet, a certificate of analysis for the lot, and a safety data sheet. Regulatory and allergen statements are available on request. Samples ship with the same documentation so your team can evaluate against a real spec.

How is Shiitake extract sold, and can I get a sample?

Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) extract is sold in bulk to manufacturers and formulators, not as a finished consumer product. Pricing is available by requesting a formal quote — our team quotes to your volume and specifications. Samples ship free within the United States with full documentation.

How is Shiitake extract manufactured and tested?

Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) is extracted by the Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process at Bio-Botanica’s FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York. Identity and quality are verified in our onsite laboratory using HPLC, GC/MS and ICP/MS among other methods, and every lot is released against its specification before it ships.