Shiitake Extract (Corthellus Shiitake Extract)
Shiitake Extract (Corthellus Shiitake Extract)
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Ingredients (1223/2009) Cosmetics Regulation
Ingredients (1223/2009) Cosmetics Regulation
All variants have cosmetic compliance:
- Variant with Pentylene Glycol: Aqua (Water), Pentylene Glycol, Shiitake Extract (Corthellus Shiitake Extract)
Composition (FDA): Water (A (>50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)), Glycol (C (10-25 %)) - Variant with Propylene Glycol: Aqua (Water), Propylene Glycol, Shiitake Extract (Corthellus Shiitake Extract)
Composition (FDA): Water (B (25-50 %)), Glycol (B (25-50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with glycerin: Glycerin, Shiitake Extract (Corthellus Shiitake Extract)
Composition (FDA): Glycol (A (>50 %)), extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with jojoba oil: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Shiitake Extract (Corthellus Shiitake Extract)
Composition (FDA): Oil (A (>50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with squalane: Squalane, Shiitake Extract (Corthellus Shiitake Extract)
Composition (FDA): oil (A (>50 %)), extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant with sunflower oil: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Shiitake Extract (Corthellus Shiitake Extract)
Composition (FDA): Oil (A (>50 %)), Extract (B (25-50 %)) - Variant as powder extract: Shiitake Extract (Corthellus Shiitake Extract), maltodextrin
Composition (FDA): extract (A (>50 %)), maltodextrin (C (10-25 %))
Composition (1169/2011) Food Regulation
Composition (1169/2011) Food Regulation
Variants with propylene glycol, glycerine, sunflower oil or as powder extract have food compliance:
- Variant with propylene glycol: water, humectant: propylene glycol, Shiitake Extract (Corthellus Shiitake Extract)
- Variant with glycerine: Humectant: Glycerine (vegetable), Shiitake Extract (Corthellus Shiitake Extract)
- Variant with sunflower oil: Sunflower oil, Shiitake Extract (Corthellus Shiitake Extract)
- Variant as powder extract: Shiitake Extract (Corthellus Shiitake Extract)
Technical documentation
Technical documentation
TDS, SDS and CDS available after login
Compliance
Compliance
Variants with glycerine, sunflower oil or as a powder extract can be obtained with COSMOS, Natrue and/or EU Organic Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2018/848) or USDA Organic compliance on request. Please use our industry inquiry form.
CAS number
CAS number
Use
Use
This product can be used in a variety of ways in the cosmetics and food industries.
Recommended application concentration
Recommended application concentration
2-5 %
Packaging
Packaging
Shiitake Extract (Corthellus Shiitake Extract): plastic containers.
Organoleptics
Organoleptics
Visual evaluation: Clear liquid, partly slight turbidity
Color evaluation: Amber to light brown
Origin
Origin
Europe and the rest of the world. Organic goods are preferred. Please note that this product contains organic ingredients that cannot be tested for biodegradability. Such ingredients were therefore not taken into account in the assessment.
Chemical-physical properties
Chemical-physical properties
pH: 3,9-7,2
Density: 1.03-1.06
Refractometry: 1.28-1.43
Analyzes
Analyzes
This is provided by dynamic characteristics and may not fully correspond to your language or regulatory space:
Analysis [s], [a]:
Name: Shiitake Extract (Corthellus Shiitake Extract)
Analysis date:
Batch: 60002; (EC) No. 1223/2009
Supplier: CONIUNCTA
Preservative
Preservative
glycol-based
Microbiology
Microbiology
Total number of aerobic mesophilic bacteria / g / Method: ISO 21149:2022-08: < 10; Total number of yeasts and molds / g / Method: ISO 16212:2022-08: < 10; Total number of aerobic mesophilic microorganisms (bacteria + yeasts + molds) / g / Method: ISO 17516:2014-10: < 10; Unspecified microorganisms (also includes gram-negative bacteria such as Pluralibacter gergoviae and Burkholderia cepacia) / g / Method: ISO 18415:2022-08: not detectable; Specified microorganisms (Pseud. aeruginosa, E.coli, Staph. aureus, Candida albicans) / g / Method: ISO 18415:2022-08: not detectable
Durability
Durability
Store in a dry place between 10 and 30°C in the originally sealed container: 24 months.
Flash point
Flash point
> 100 °C
Shipping information
Shipping information
The product will be sent to you depending on your customer status.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer
It cannot be ruled out that a color change may occur during storage and depending on the temperature. If cloudiness or precipitation occurs, the product would need to be filtered. This does not affect the quality of the product. This is a raw material intended for use in the manufacture of cosmetics and/or food. The images shown here are for illustrative purposes only and are to be considered as approximate. The products are guaranteed to meet the specifications listed on their label, packaging and/or certificate of analysis at the time of shipment or for the expressly stated period. CONIUNCTA® disclaims all express or implied warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to our products or related information. The customer is solely responsible for determining the suitability of CONIUNCTA® products for their own applications, uses and processes, including ensuring that there is no infringement of third party intellectual property rights. CONIUNCTA® shall not be liable for incidental, consequential, indirect, exemplary or special damages of any kind arising from the use or failure of the products. All sales are subject to CONIUNCTA®'s complete terms and conditions of sale. Prices are subject to change without notice and CONIUNCTA® reserves the right to change or discontinue products without notice.
FAQ
FAQ
Please read our FAQ.
Shiitake extract is a liquid extract from the edible shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes). Its characteristic component is the beta-glucan lentinan (beta-1,3/1,6-glucan). The INCI name is Corthellus Shiitake Extract. CONIUNCTA supplies the raw material for cosmetics and food in three carrier variants.
Production
The shiitake extract is obtained using CONIUNCTA's Adaptive Vacuum Extraction (AVE) and is produced in Germany (Made in Germany). Regardless of the carrier variant, the extract content is around 30 %. One kilogram of extract contains the hydrophilic components of roughly 35 g of dried or around 220 g of fresh plant material. Glycerin, Propylene Glycol and Pentylene Glycol, each with Aqua, are available as carriers.
Specification
- INCI: Corthellus Shiitake Extract
- Botanical source: Lentinula edodes (shiitake), lead marker lentinan (beta-glucan)
- Appearance: clear liquid, occasionally slightly cloudy
- Color: amber to light brown
- Solubility: good in water
- Carrier and preservation: Glycerin, Propylene Glycol or Pentylene Glycol with Aqua, glycol-based preservation
- pH value: 3.9 to 7.2
- Density: 1.03 to 1.06
- Origin: Europe and rest of the world, certified organic material preferred
- Vegan: yes
- Shelf life: 24 months when stored dry between 10 and 30 °C in the originally sealed container
Use in cosmetics
The recommended use concentration is 2 to 5 %. The aqueous extract is free from essential oils and therefore free from fragrance allergens subject to declaration. Thanks to its good water solubility, it can be incorporated into the aqueous phase. Typical formulations are serums, facial creams and concepts for mature skin.
Use in food
The glycerin variant is suitable for food applications. The food ingredient designation is Glycerin or (Water, Propylene Glycol or Pentylene Glycol). The dosage depends on the respective recipe.
Frequently asked questions
Is shiitake extract water-soluble?
Yes. The extract is readily soluble in water and is incorporated into the aqueous phase.
Which carrier variants are available?
Shiitake extract is available with Glycerin, Propylene Glycol or Pentylene Glycol, each with Aqua. A separate TDS is available for each variant.
Which use concentration is recommended?
The recommended use concentration is 2 to 5 %.
Is organic (certified organic) material available?
Certified organic material is preferred in raw material sourcing. We provide details on the respective batch on request.
Which documents do I receive for shiitake extract?
TDS, SDS and certificate of analysis (CoA) are available after login. B2B terms on request.





