Functional Ingredients
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide / Snow Mushroom Extract
Tremella fuciformis fruiting body / snow mushroom
Why HerbalSourcing
Buy verified tremella polysaccharide — not filler powder
Technical Specification
Complete specification sheet
16-field gold-standard data — the technical transparency that competitors don't provide.
| Product Name | Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide / Snow Mushroom Extract |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Tremella fuciformis fruiting body / snow mushroom |
| Plant Family | Tremellaceae |
| Part Used | Fruiting body |
| Active Ingredient | Tremella polysaccharides |
| Assay / HPLC | Tremella polysaccharides 90%, 95% or 98% |
| Extraction Method | Water-soluble polysaccharide extraction route; supplier page describes low-temperature ultrasonic extraction |
| Appearance | White to off-white fine powder |
| Solubility | Soluble in warm water; forms clear viscous solution |
| Suggested Use | 100-500 mg per serving in supplements; 0.5-3% in cosmetic formulations |
| Origin | Fujian Province, China |
| Certifications | Supplier route review, COA / MSDS / TDS by RFQ, Cosmetic document review |
| MOQ / Packaging | 1 bag sample (100g) / 1-5 kg pilot / 25 kg drum by RFQ |
| Lead Time | 7-15 days after grade, stock and document confirmation |
| Stability / Storage | 24 months when stored sealed in cool, dry conditions |
| Applications | Cosmetic hydration / serum / mask / lotion / clean beauty ingredient review |
Pricing & MOQ
Tiered pricing — from sample to bulk
Transparent FOB China reference pricing. Formal quotation requires grade, batch and stock confirmation.
For sample pack or RFQ screening only. Formal quotation requires grade, batch and stock confirmation.
Request sample →Quoted after assay method, COA scope, pack route, lead time and application fit are confirmed.
Request pilot quote →Based on assay, MOQ, stock, packaging, shipping marks, freight term and destination market.
Request bulk quote →Available specifications
| Specification | SKU | Assay Method | Reference Price | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tremella Polysaccharides 90% | HS-COS-TREM-POLY90-100G | Supplier COA polysaccharide method; confirm assay basis | FOB USD 29.10 / 100g bag | 100g/bag |
| Tremella Polysaccharides 95% | HS-COS-TREM-POLY95-100G | Supplier COA polysaccharide method; confirm assay basis | FOB USD 32.34 / 100g bag | 100g/bag |
| Tremella Polysaccharides 98% | HS-COS-TREM-POLY98-100G | Supplier COA polysaccharide method; confirm assay basis and molecular weight range | FOB USD 42.04 / 100g bag | 100g/bag |
Next Step
How to proceed with Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide / Snow Mushroom Extract
Choose the path that matches your buying stage. Each route reaches the same procurement team, so you get a focused response.
Request a sample
Validate quality, appearance and solubility before committing. Samples ship with a batch COA.
Request sampleRequest a bulk quote
Get MOQ, lead time, FOB reference pricing and export-document support for your destination market.
Request quoteGet technical documents
COA, SDS, TDS and HPLC chromatogram. Tell us the batch or specification you need.
Request documentsDocuments
Download technical documents
COA, SDS, TDS and HPLC chromatogram available for every product. Request batch-specific documents through RFQ.
Applications
Where this ingredient fits
Use this when… — practical formulation guidance for each downstream application.
Hydration-focused skincare
Skincare brands, private-label formulators and serum developers
Use Tremella polysaccharide grades when the brief needs a natural water-soluble polysaccharide story for hydration-positioned formulas.
Mask, gel and lotion formulas
Cosmetic OEM/ODM plants and formulation labs
Use 95% or 98% grades when texture, viscosity and clean beauty positioning matter more than the lowest sample price.
Distributor sample screening
Ingredient distributors and sourcing teams
Use 100g sample bags to compare 90%, 95% and 98% grades before quoting kg or drum supply.
Real Buyer Scenario
How buyers actually source this
An anonymized example based on real inbound inquiry patterns — no names, no fabricated numbers.
A European clean-beauty brand wanted a plant polysaccharide for a moisture-barrier serum and had rejected a supplier for missing microbiology and a clear preservative-compatibility note.
Representative buyer scenario based on common qualification requirements for tremella polysaccharide.
Product Knowledge Base
Everything buyers need to know about tremella polysaccharide
Technical depth that helps formulators and procurement teams choose with confidence.
What is Tremella Polysaccharide?
Tremella polysaccharide is a branched glucuronoxylomannan from the silver ear (snow mushroom) with strong water-binding and film-forming properties - which is why it is positioned as a plant alternative to hyaluronic acid in cosmetics.
Cultivation
Tremella (Tremella fuciformis) is cultivated on substrates that support fruiting-body formation; the fruiting body, not the mycelium, is the traditional source of the cosmetic-grade polysaccharide.
Extraction and purity
Hot-water extraction, purification and spray-drying raise the polysaccharide content to 90%, 95% or 98%. Higher purity grades are used where a clean, low-color cosmetic ingredient is required.
Applications
It is used in cosmetic hydration - serums, masks, lotions - and in clean-beauty formats, and also in food and beverage. Its film-forming feel and humectant properties are the selling points formulators cite.
Quality and characterization
We test polysaccharide content (phenol-sulfuric method) and increasingly characterize molecular weight, with heavy metals and microbiology. Cosmetic-grade lots include the documentation formulators expect.
RFQ checklist
Confirm the polysaccharide percentage, whether you need cosmetic or food grade, any molecular-weight target, and pack size. Purity and grade decide both price and lead time.
Quality & Compliance
Batch-level COA archive
Every batch is documented. Review historical batch records to verify quality consistency before committing to an RFQ.
| Batch Number | Production Date | Assay Result | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS-8-100G-2406 | 2024-06 | Tremella polysaccharides 90% | Passed | Request COA → |
| HS-8-100G-2403 | 2024-03 | Tremella polysaccharides 90% | Archived | Request COA → |
| HS-8-100G-2312 | 2023-12 | Tremella polysaccharides 90% | Archived | Request COA → |
HPLC Chromatogram — Active Marker Identification
Chromatographic analysis of Tremella polysaccharides in our QC laboratory. The batch-specific chromatogram and full HPLC report are issued with every COA.
Testing Focus
Polysaccharide assay method and COA basis
Molecular weight range, viscosity, solubility, color and odor
Microbiology, heavy metals and pesticide residue
Cosmetic document review for destination market
Document Notes
COA checked before quotation
MSDS and TDS prepared for buyer review
Final batch photo and label confirmed after quantity approval
Sourcing Story
From harvest to your formulation
Fujian Province, China
GreenSource™ Verified Origin
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide / Snow Mushroom Extract is sourced from Fujian Province, China. Our GreenSource™ program ensures every batch is traceable to its harvest region, tested by HPLC for active marker confirmation, and sourced through fair-trade cooperatives that support local farming communities.
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From plantation to product
Technical FAQ
Common technical questions
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How is the active marker verified?
What is the minimum order quantity?
What documents are available?
What is the shelf life and storage recommendation?
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