What is L-Ergothioneine Mushrooms Extract?
L-Ergothioneine Mushrooms Extract is a high-quality, naturally sourced ingredient that is extracted and purified from edible fungi (e.g., Pleurotus eryngii, Hericium erinaceus, or Agaricus bisporus), which are rich in it. The extract is a concentrated source of L-Ergothioneine, a sulfur-based amino acid with potent antioxidant and cytoprotective effects, ideally suited to incorporate into the development of high-potency nutritional, cosmetic, and functional ingredient products. To manufacturers, it presents a clean-label, plant-based option that can help to develop science-based products targeting cellular maintenance, oxidative stress, and metabolic vitality. The extract is usually in a fine, free-flowing powder, standardized to high purity levels, and is produced under controlled conditions of food- or pharma-grade. It is versatile with different dosage forms, such as capsules, sachets, emulsions, and gels, and thus it is an excellent chance to innovate in the functional wellness categories.

COA
| Item | Specification | Result | Test Method |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder | Conforms | Visual |
| Assay | ≥99% | 99.10% | HPLC |
| Moisture Content | ≤1.0% | 0.42% | USP <731> |
| Ash Content | ≤0.5% | 0.18% | USP <281> |
| Solubility | Soluble in water | Conforms | In-house |
| Heavy Metals | ≤5 ppm | <5 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Arsenic | ≤0.5 ppm | <0.2 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Lead | ≤1 ppm | <0.5 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Cadmium | ≤0.5 ppm | <0.2 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Mercury | ≤0.05 ppm | <0.01 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Total Microorganisms | ≤1,000 CFU/g | <100 CFU/g | USP <61> |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤100 CFU/g | <10 CFU/g | USP <61> |
| Pathogens | Negative | Not Detected | USP <62> |
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Working Principle
L-Ergothioneine Powder is a cell protector with a distinct mechanism of selective antioxidant activity and intracellular accumulation. It is also actively accumulated into cells (by a highly specific process) in preference to other general antioxidants, namely by the OCTN1 (organic cation transporter novel type 1) into tissues that may experience high oxidative stress, like the liver, kidneys, brain, and skin. In the cell, it serves as a stable thiol compound, scavenges reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, and preserves redox homeostasis without being simply oxidized. Its outstanding stability at physiological conditions enables it to support, over a long period, the integrity and metabolic resilience of mitochondria. Such a specific, non-disruptive mechanism of action offers it as an extremely valuable ingredient to be used in formulations targeting cellular health, stress-coping, and longevity-performance in nutritional, pharmaceutical as well and dermaceutical applications.
Process
1. Raw Material Selection and Pretreatment
Ergothioneine-containing edible mushrooms, like Pleurotus eryngii or Hericium erinaceus, are carefully selected, cleaned, and dried to overcome the moisture content to assure raw material consistency and microbial safety.
2. Crushing and Powdering
To enhance the extraction process during solvent treatment, the dried mushroom biomass is ground into a fine powder to maximize surface area.
3. Solvent Extraction
The extraction of the powdered material is done in an aqueous or hydroethanolic extraction at a regulated temperature and pH. The step separates water-soluble constituents, with gentler degradation.
4. Filtration and Separation
The extract solution is filtered to eliminate insoluble plant remains. To increase purity, centrifugation or a membrane filtration method (e.g., ultrafiltration) is commonly used.
5. Purification and Concentration
The Ergothioneine Extract is then purified by further chromatographic techniques, like as ion exchange or resin adsorption, to specifically enrich it. The solution is then brought to a lower pressure to concentrate.
6. Drying and Powder Formation
Depending on the intended format of the final product, the resulting concentrate is either spray-dried or vacuum freeze-dried (lyophilized). This gives a stable, free-flowing powder.
7. Sieving and Blending
The final powder is sieved to allow uniform particle size, and where needed, mixed with approved excipients to give the desired standardization and flow properties required in industry.
8. Packaging and Quality Control
The final extraction is filled in GMP or HACCP-approved food-grade moisture-proof containers. Every batch is thoroughly tested according to purity, potency, heavy metals, microbial load, and solvent residues.

Suitable For
L-Ergothioneine is mainly indicated to be used by people who need an advanced cellular support, especially those people who are subjected to elevated levels of oxidative stress because of environmental factors, metabolic processes, or lifestyle. It is especially topical in the case of an aging population, active people, and specialists who are exposed to prolonged physical or mental activity. It is ideal to incorporate into high-end wellness, anti-aging, and stress-management formulas since manufacturers of business products tend to place this ingredient in products aimed at long-term vitality, brain power, skin health, and immune strength.
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