Overview
Many consumers are misled into believing that 1:1 mushroom products are true extracts, where beneficial components are isolated and concentrated. However, this is not the case.
A 1:1 product is essentially treated mushroom powder — not a genuine extract. Understanding the differences between these products is essential for brands, product developers, and consumers alike.
What is a 1:1 Extract?
Despite being labeled as an “extract,” a 1:1 product does not involve the selective removal and concentration of active constituents. Instead, the entire mushroom material is typically subjected to hot water treatment (around 90°C) and then spray-dried. The resulting powder retains all the original mushroom fibers and insoluble plant matter.
Why This Matters
Since 1:1 powders include all parts of the mushroom (including indigestible fibers), the active compounds are not effectively concentrated. While suppliers like Nammex claim their 1:1 extracts improve beta-glucan solubility, the final product remains far from a true mushroom extract.
Why 1:1 Extracts Are Misleading
While 1:1 mushroom products may sound appealing, they often mislead consumers and brands into thinking they are purchasing a concentrated extract. Here’s why 1:1 extracts fall short:
- Inaccurate Labeling: A 1:1 product is not a true extract because key active compounds are not isolated or concentrated.
- Insoluble in Water: Since 1:1 extracts retain mushroom fibers, they are often not fully water-soluble, creating formulation challenges.
- False Advertising: Companies sometimes market 1:1 products as concentrated extracts, when in reality they are treated mushroom powder with limited potency.
The United BioScience Difference
At United BioScience, we focus on creating high-quality, potent mushroom extracts that deliver measurable benefits. Our processes ensure optimal purity, concentration, and bioavailability to support your product formulations.
Our Advanced Extraction Methods
Here’s what makes United BioScience’s extracts stand out:
Custom Standardization: We offer standardized levels of critical bioactive compounds such as triterpenes, ganoderic acids, cordycepin, hericenone, L-ergothioneine, and cyanthane diterpenoids to ensure consistent results.
CO2 Extraction: Our advanced CO2 extraction method produces 100% mushroom oil extracts, ideal for premium formulations. This process is solvent-free and retains the highest potency.
Dual Extraction: We combine ethanol and water extraction to ensure that water-soluble polysaccharides and alcohol-soluble triterpenes are present in the final product.
Formulation Support: Our team offers expert guidance on creating functional beverages, gummies, and semisolid formulations using our potent mushroom extracts.
The Benefits of Choosing a Real Mushroom Extract
Switching to true mushroom extracts provides key advantages for product developers:
- Potency & Efficacy: Real extracts offer a concentrated dose of bioactive compounds, delivering more powerful and consistent benefits.
- Targeted Action: With standardized extracts, precise dosing for specific health outcomes becomes far easier.
- Purity: True mushroom extracts are purified, ensuring a higher concentration of beneficial compounds without unwanted fillers or fibers.
Choose Better Mushroom Extracts for Your Formulations
If you’re developing supplements, functional beverages, or wellness products, choosing true mushroom extracts is key to delivering efficacy, purity, and potency.
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