Chemical name: –
Synonyms: Maitake Mushroom, Grifola frondose, Mushroom polysaccharides
Characteristics:
- Dietary supplement: Consumed as a nutritional supplement for its potential health benefits.
- Culinary use: Often used in cooking for its rich, earthy flavor and meaty texture.
- Traditional medicine: Used in traditional Japanese and Chinese medicine for centuries for various health purposes.
Applications:
- Dietary supplements (capsules, tablets, extracts)
- Functional foods, such as bars and shakes
- Dried Maitake mushrooms
- Maitake powder
- Maitake extracts
Available grades:
- Powder
- Extract