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Polyporus umbellatus

Polyporus

The multifaceted fungus

He Polyporus either Polyporus umbellatus It is considered an important fungus for the presence of Bioactive metabolites. His study was born from the eastern translation in which he was used for drainage at different levels. If we compare it with the Maitake We find many similarities, both in aspect and in some of its applications. And if we compare it with Chaga, although it is not so popular, both cannot be cooked, but they have an outstanding use. Among the most common names of this species we find ‘Zhu ling ’, ‘Tsuchi-Maitake’, ‘Maitake Chorei’ and ‘Umbellatus tap’.

Polyporus essential notes

Other active biomolecules of interest are beta-glucanos, the Terpenes, Ergotinein, Gaba and the provitamin d.

Study areas P. umbellatus

Scientific research fungus It has accelerated in recent years because it is considered a fungus with great possibilities.

Polyporus documented uses

We currently know that extract It is one of the preferred forms for the use of nutrients of interest contained in Polyporus. This guarantees the high concentration of beta-glucanos, terpenes and biomolecules like Ergone, inter alia.

Polyporus active biomolecules

Polyporus extract can be found in Mico-Polypor, a food supplement in capsules prepared from the standardized and ecological pure extract of this species this form of extract, but combined with Maitake can be found in Hifas-dotox. In the last Sesmi 2022 Congress, the results of a study were presented with the synergy of these extracts.

Polyporus cultivation

The Polyporus mushroom feeds on woody substrates, preferably of Oak and have. For this reason, Polyporus's controlled production can be carried out through cultivation bags Ecological substrates of these varieties or their families. As with other mushrooms, it is important to remember that the Ecological culture must be a priority Well we are facing big Natural Bioremediadores. From an ecological perspective it is interesting because they can absorb heavy metals of the environment in which they grow. 

Ecological substrates in Umbellatus cultivation

Also, for consumption, the ideal is to choose ecological formulas or, as is already being done lately, Species cultivated in bioreactors on ecological substrates specially designed for the quantitative and qualitative optimization of its active biomolecules.

Featured Biomolecules

This species contains substances, including:

  • Beta-glucanos

  • Sod enzyme

  • Vitamins (Group B)

  • Ergosterol

  • Terpenes

    • Polyporusterone a
    • Polyporusterone b
  • Ergone

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Habitat and distribution

This mushroom can be found in mixed forests of all latitudes, being less frequent in Europe. Central America, Oriental Asia are the areas where more specimens have been found to grow wild.

Mycological notes

Umbellatus belongs to the order of the porials, to the familyPoriaceae and to gender Tap, which he shares with Maitake (Frondosa tap)This variety is saprofita, decomposes the wood to feed and, as mature, its own meat becomes white and soft to hard and woody consistency. It can be found in the forest growing wildly reaching 20 kg occupying a surface that goes from 10 to 50 cm.  However, the underground part of the fungus, the sclerot, Remember the truffle, hence in some countries they also call it pork fungus. Various studies have analyzed the composition of the mycelium concluding that it stands out for the richness of their bioactive substances.

The culture in bioreactors

Maximum quality, purity and power in our production systems

One of the Hifas Research Lines Da Terra more powerful focuses on the continuous improvement of Cultivation of different species in bioreactors (Reishi, Mamena de León, Shiitake and Maitake) using certified ecological substrates, as well as in the standardization of the quality of origin ingredients to guarantee the Excellence in the final product That develops with each fungus.

Hifas Quality System

Through a standard of its own quality, We identify biomolecules and active ingredients, We properly select the strains of fungi that contain them, we use own and specific analytical systems and we apply protocols for Analysis in different production phases. Thanks to this rigorous system we offer natural products, supplements and nutraceutics, with KNAGE QUALITY SYSTEM WARRANTY, making the difference with respect to other products in terms of purity and premium quality.

R&D and Polyporus studies

  • Hifas da Terra conducts studies to improve fungus production processes and optimize the development of new biotechnological base ingredients
  • Hifas da Terra has, in its wide mycoteca (Micological Bank Hifas), its own strains isolated from the Iberian Peninsula that selects for the development of its formulas
  • Hifas da Terra develops multiple studies in collaboration with research centers and universities.

Curiosities

  • The famous Otzi, the Ice man found mummified in an Austrian tyrol glacier, carried two types of political fungi. It is suspected that he used them to protect themselves from infections.