1. Basic characteristics
Ingredients: Monkey head mushroom essence is usually composed of edible flavorings, essence carriers (such as maltodextrin), and other ingredients, with an effective substance content of up to 99%.
Appearance: Mostly white powder, easily soluble in water or oil, facilitating uniform mixing during food processing.
High-temperature resistance: Some products are marked as “high-temperature resistant” and are suitable for processes such as baking and high-temperature sterilization.
2. Application fields
The uses of monkey head mushroom essence are extensive, mainly including:
Baked goods: such as biscuits, pastries, fillings, etc., the addition amount is usually 0.1-0.5%.
Candies and beverages: Suitable for hard candies, soft candies, chocolate, carbonated drinks, tea beverages, etc.
Condiments: They can be used in sauces, seasoning powders, etc., to enhance the umami and flavor layers.
Functional foods: As hericium erinaceus is rich in active ingredients such as polysaccharides and amino acids, its essence can also be used in health foods.