At Sea-To-Sky Mushrooms we only use and sell mushroom extract. Which is the superior product. Although, both mushroom extract and mushroom powder have their place, if you want to truly benefit from the healthiness of the mushrooms, then extract is 100% the way to go. Let’s discuss:
There is a huge difference between these different manufacturing techniques and formulas, and they play a heavy role in just how biologically active the final product will be.
If you’re new to the functional mushroom field, all the lingo can feel overwhelming. Mushroom powder vs mushroom extract, single extraction vs dual extraction, fruiting body vs mycelium–these are all terms to describe how different mushroom products are made.
More specifically, they affect the final beta-glucan content of each mushroom formula. Beta-glucans are the biologically active compounds that give medicinal mushrooms their health benefits. Some mushroom products on the market contain no beta-glucans at all, but they don’t exactly market themselves that way, which leaves uninformed consumers in a bit of a tough spot.
To sum it up, mushroom extract is a biologically active concentrate filled with mushroom-derived beta-glucans. Whole mushroom powder contains all of the nutrition, but is not biologically active.
What is Mushroom Extract?
An extract is made by taking raw material and exposing it to a solvent in order to remove certain specific compounds and create a concentrate. In the case of mushrooms, either water or alcohol is used to create a mushroom extract, or a concentrated form of the beneficial compounds found in various species of mushrooms.
Mushroom extracts can be made using a single extraction or dual extraction process. Extracts focus on the mushroom’s active ingredients, which can include beta-glucans, polysaccharides, triterpenes, and other compounds that are believed to have a wide range of health benefits.
Different mushroom species have been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, and modern research has confirmed many of their therapeutic properties. For example, extracts of reishi mushrooms have been shown to have immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory effects, while extracts of shiitake mushrooms have been shown to have anti-cancer and cholesterol-lowering effects.
Mushroom extracts can be found in a variety of forms, including powders, capsules, and liquid tinctures. Some are sold as single-species extracts, while others contain a blend of different mushrooms, known as “mushroom stacks,” for a broader range of health benefits.
What is Mushroom Powder?
Mushroom powder is simply the powdered form of whole, dry mushrooms. The entire mushroom is dehydrated and ground into a fine powder. The resulting powder can be used as a natural flavoring and nutritional supplement in a variety of recipes, including soups, stews, sauces, and seasonings.
Just like extracts, mushroom powders may be made from many different types of mushrooms, including shiitake, lion's mane, reishi, maitake, cordyceps, and more. Each type of mushroom has its unique flavor and nutritional profile, and different powders can offer various health benefits, such as immune-boosting, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Mushroom powder is often touted as a superfood due to its high nutritional content. Mushrooms, even in dried form, are an excellent source of protein, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals, including vitamin D, potassium, and selenium. It is also low in calories and fat, making it a great addition to a healthy diet.
However, mushroom powder is not a viable way to reap the medicinal benefits of the bioactive components found in many functional mushrooms. That’s why mushroom extracts exist, and why they are the most popular form of mushroom supplements used for health purposes.
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