Poria Cocos Extract

Detailed Description

Poria extract is a complex of active ingredients obtained from Poria as raw material through water extraction, alcohol extraction or supercritical extraction. It is mainly in the form of brown-yellow powder, sweet and light in taste, and neutral in nature. It has the effects of promoting diuresis and eliminating dampness, strengthening the spleen and calming the mind.

Functions

Industrial application advantages: The raw material source is stable, and the production cost is lower than similar fungal extracts (such as Ganoderma lucidum and Shiitake mushrooms); the standardized extraction process is mature (such as ultrasound-assisted extraction can increase the polysaccharide yield to more than 8%), which is suitable for industrial production.
Market compatibility: The rapid growth in demand for functional foods and natural skin care products aligns with the “natural and functional” consumption trend and enables the use of “clean label” raw materials.

Applications

Functional food additives
Adding Poria cocos extract to baked goods (bread, biscuits) increases the dietary fiber content and gives it a light brown color and unique flavor; compounding Poria cocos polysaccharides in yogurt and plant-based beverages increases viscosity and regulates intestinal flora (such as a certain brand of “Poria cocos probiotic yogurt” claims to improve digestion).