Shiitake Extract Concentrate 1 L

What Makes Shiitake Concentrate a Valuable Ingredient Beyond the Kitchen

Shiitake Extract Concentrate in a 1 liter volume is a water-glycol extraction from the fruiting bodies of Lentinula edodes mushroom, widely used far beyond food production — in skincare formulation, nutraceutical supplements and functional beverages. This product belongs to the plant extracts concentrates wholesale catalog, which brings together botanical and fungal extracts for professional formulations of different production scales. The one liter pack size is convenient for small-batch studio manufacturing of creams, serums and supplements, as well as for lab-scale testing of new formulas before scaling up to larger volumes.

The main value of shiitake extract comes from its content of beta-glucan polysaccharides, amino acids, B-group vitamins and natural antioxidants that provide a complex effect on both skin and the body. In cosmetic formulation the ingredient is included in serums and creams aimed at mature or fatigued skin thanks to its ability to improve firmness, even out tone and support the skin barrier function. The extract performs well in anti-aging lines as well as in products for reactive skin, where its calming and balancing properties are particularly valued. In nutraceutical and functional food production, shiitake concentrate serves as a base for supplements supporting the body's natural defense mechanisms, and is also used in beverages and bars oriented toward mindful nutrition.

In formulations shiitake extract should be introduced at the water or water-glycol phase at a temperature not exceeding 40 degrees Celsius to preserve the activity of polysaccharides and amino acids. Recommended dosage for cosmetic emulsions ranges from 1 to 5 percent, while serums and concentrated leave-on products may go up to 7-8 percent depending on the overall formula. The concentrate combines well with other botanical extracts: synergy with grape extract strengthens the antioxidant profile of a formula and suits anti-aging serums, while pairing with hawthorn extract is favored in products aimed at firming and toning the eye contour and decollete area. For soothing and restorative lines formulators often add motherwort extract, which complements shiitake action in products designed to reduce irritation and redness.

When working with this concentrate it is worth noting that it is compatible with most preservatives used in the aqueous phase, as well as with hydrolates, glycerin and vegetable glycols. It is not recommended to introduce the extract into a hot oil phase or expose it to prolonged heating, since this reduces the biological activity of the polysaccharides. The raw material should be stored in a tightly sealed container, in a cool place away from direct sunlight, at a temperature between 4 and 20 degrees Celsius, which keeps the concentrate stable throughout its stated shelf life.

For small and mid-scale manufacturers the one liter pack is well suited for launching pilot product lines, testing formulas before scaling production, and producing limited batches of skincare or functional beverages without committing to large industrial volumes.

Firming Facial Serum Gel with Shiitake Concentrate

Shiitake extract concentrate 35 ml

Aloe vera juice 30 ml

Vegetable glycerin 10 ml

Xanthan gum 1 gram

Broad spectrum preservative 3 ml

Distilled water up to 100 ml