Tremella Polysaccharides
Date: June 7, 2026 Categories: Ingredients、Plant Extract、Products Views: 3
Botanical Essence offers high-purity Tremella polysaccharide (also known as Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide or snow mushroom polysaccharide), a premium natural heteropolysaccharide extracted from Tremella fuciformis. As a leading manufacturer and supplier of plant-derived ingredients, we specialize in producing consistent, traceable, and food-grade Tremella polysaccharide for global nutraceutical, cosmetic, and food manufacturers.
What Is Tremella Polysaccharide?
Tremella polysaccharide is a complex heteropolysaccharide primarily composed of xylose, mannose, fucose, glucose, and glucuronic acid. With a total polysaccharide content of more than 80%, it also contains a small amount of spore protein. The product appears as an off-white to light yellow fine powder, is readily soluble in hot water, and insoluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether.
Its unique molecular structure features an α-(1→3)-mannan backbone with branched side chains, which contributes to its outstanding biological activities and excellent physicochemical properties, including high viscosity, superior water-binding capacity, and remarkable film-forming ability.
Chemical Composition and Structural Characteristics
Tremella polysaccharide can be divided into five main fractions: acid heteropolysaccharides, neutral heteropolysaccharides, cell wall polysaccharides, exopolysaccharides, and acid oligosaccharides. Among them, acid heteropolysaccharides account for approximately 75% of the total polysaccharide content and consist mainly of mannose, xylose, and glucuronic acid with minor fucose.
This structural diversity is responsible for the wide range of functional benefits, including immune-modulating, antioxidant, moisturizing, and texture-enhancing properties. All fractions are free of nucleic acids and proteins, ensuring high purity and safety for sensitive applications.
Quality Specifications
| Test Item | Specification | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Total Polysaccharides | ≥80.0% | 81.5% |
| Viscosity (Pa.s) | 0.7–1.5 | 0.9 |
| Appearance | Off-white to light yellow powder | Complies |
| Odor and Taste | Characteristic | Complies |
| Particle Size | 95% pass 80 mesh | Complies |
| Total Plate Count | ≤1,000 cfu/g | 100 cfu/g |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤100 cfu/g | 45 cfu/g |
| E. coli | Negative/25g | Not Detected |
| Salmonella | Negative/25g | Not Detected |
Test Method: Phenol-sulfuric acid colorimetric method
Production Process: Deep fermentation of Tremella fuciformis followed by extraction, purification, and spray drying.
Key Functions and Health Benefits
Backed by decades of modern pharmacological research, Tremella polysaccharide demonstrates multiple clinically relevant activities:
- Immune Modulation & Anti-tumor Support: Enhances both innate and adaptive immunity, promotes immune cell activation, and supports the body’s natural defense mechanisms.
- Blood Sugar and Lipid Regulation: Helps regulate glucose-metabolizing enzymes, supports healthy insulin secretion, inhibits gluconeogenesis, and promotes peripheral glucose utilization. It also binds dietary lipids to promote cholesterol excretion.
- Cardiovascular Protection: Significantly prolongs thrombosis time and reduces platelet aggregation, contributing to vascular health.
- Gastrointestinal Support: Shows notable anti-ulcer effects and supports mucosal repair.
- Antioxidant & Anti-aging: Potent free-radical scavenger that helps reduce oxidative stress and lipofuscin accumulation.
Versatile Applications
1. Functional Food & Beverage Industry
Thanks to its high viscosity, excellent emulsifying stability, and homogeneous polysaccharide profile (70–75%), Tremella polysaccharide serves as a clean-label stabilizer, thickener, and nutritional fortifier. It is widely used in dairy drinks, plant-based milks, baked goods, and functional confectionery to improve texture while reducing reliance on synthetic additives.
2. Premium Skincare & Cosmetics
Its exceptional water-binding capacity (up to 500 times its weight in water) and proven ability to scavenge hydroxyl radicals make it a superior natural moisturizing and anti-aging ingredient. It is frequently incorporated into high-end creams, serums, masks, and lotions as a botanical alternative to hyaluronic acid.
3. Dietary Supplements & Nutraceuticals
The structural diversity of Tremella polysaccharides translates into broad biological activity. It is an ideal active ingredient for immune-support, beauty-from-within, and metabolic health formulas targeting both B2C brands and contract manufacturers.
Stability, Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Stability: Highly stable under recommended storage conditions (cool, dry, sealed). A detailed Stability Data Sheet is available upon request.
- Safety: Recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for human consumption.
- Quality Assurance: Produced in GMP-compliant facilities with full traceability from raw material to finished extract. Every batch undergoes rigorous in-house and third-party testing.
Why Global Brands Choose Botanical Essence
As a trusted manufacturer and exporter, Botanical Essence has built long-term partnerships with leading companies including Abbott, Unilever, Shiseido, and numerous global supplement brands. Our clients value:
- Consistent batch-to-batch quality and viscosity
- Strong technical support for formulation development
- Competitive MOQ and flexible commercial terms
- Professional documentation and regulatory assistance
- Reliable supply chain with fast lead times
We regularly participate in major international trade shows such as CPhI, FIC, Vitafoods, SupplySide West, and API to stay at the forefront of industry trends and connect with partners worldwide.
Contact Us
For specifications, samples, pricing, or technical documentation, please reach out to our specialist:
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Discover the natural power of snow mushroom polysaccharides with Botanical Essence – your reliable partner for premium functional ingredients.
