Currently, the market is flooded with various Reishi spore oil products. How can you effectively distinguish between them? In fact, legitimate Reishi products not only have a registration or filing number, but each batch also comes with a "testing report."

 

A qualified product testing report serves as the product's "quality guarantee"!

 

Previously, we introduced "Three Steps to Understand the 'Reishi Spore Powder Testing Report'," which received positive feedback. Today, using the second-generation spore oil as an example, we’ll guide you through understanding the testing report for Reishi spore oil. Be sure to save this for reference!

 

Report Number: R202401065  

Product Name: GanoHerb Reishi Spore Oil Softgels

 

 

Step 1: Confirm the Product Batch Number

 

First, you need to verify that the "product batch number" in the testing report matches the batch number of the product you purchased. Otherwise, you may be holding a "counterfeit" testing report.

 

 

 

Step 2: Review the Report, Focusing on 3 Main Categories 

 

Similar to the spore powder testing report, the testing items for the second-generation Reishi spore oil mainly include 25 parameters such as color, odor, active ingredient, pesticide residues, and microbiological analysis. We will focus on the following key indicators:

 

01. Active Ingredient Content  

   Crude Polysaccharides, Triterpenes, Ganoderic Acid A—higher values are better.

 

 

The Reishi total triterpenes, Reishi polysaccharides, and Ganoderic Acid A are the main components that contribute to the powerful effects of Reishi spore oil and are among the most critical values of interest. Ganoderic Acid A is a unique active ingredient of the second-generation Reishi spore oil, and higher levels are preferred.

 

This batch of Reishi spore oil shows that the content of crude polysaccharides, triterpenes, and Ganoderic Acid A exceeds the "technical requirements" values.

 

02. Heavy Metals, Pesticide Residues, and Microorganisms  

   Arsenic, Mercury, Lead, E. coli—lower values are better.

 

 

Reishi is particularly susceptible to environmental contamination during cultivation, leading to the accumulation of heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, and mercury from the soil. Additionally, during the sporoderm-breaking of spore powder, chromium, nickel, and cadmium can also be introduced. Excessive intake of heavy metals poses a toxic threat to the body.

 

Another critical aspect is microbiological analysis, which includes tests for E. coli, molds, pathogenic bacteria such as Salmonella and Staphylococcus aureus, all of which are of particular concern in the food industry.

 

 

From this report, it is evident that GanoHerb’s second-generation spore oil continues to perform excellently, with test results showing "not detected" or far below technical requirements.

 

Pathogenic bacteria like "Salmonella" and "Staphylococcus aureus" are not within the routine testing scope required by national standard GB16740, but GanoHerb maintains its high standards by conducting tests for every batch.

 

These "additional" stringent requirements mean that the company has to pay more time and cost.

 

To accurately detect the aforementioned indicators, precise instruments and equipment are essential. In this regard, GanoHerb Group has made substantial investments. They have imported expensive Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometers (ICP-MS) and Shimadzu Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometers from abroad, which enable the precise detection of heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium. Additionally, the Triple Quadrupole Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) system can detect over 500 pesticide residues and 16 types of plasticizers, demonstrating exceptional sensitivity.

 

03. Freshness Assessment

   Acid value and peroxide value—lower values are better.

 

Both "acid value" and "peroxide value" are indicators of oil deterioration and oxidation. The lower the values, the fresher the product; if the values are significantly higher than the requirements, it indicates that the spore oil has spoiled and is no longer safe for consumption.

 

 

 

Every test result reflects meticulous scrutiny, and the presence of "compliance" in every testing report signifies GanoHerb's unwavering commitment to product quality. This rigorous approach is all about safeguarding your "tongue safety."

 

The GanoHerb Testing Technology Center was accredited by CNAS in June 2022, aligning its testing standards with international benchmarks!

 

That’s all for today. Have you learned how to read the testing report for GanoHerb’s second-generation spore oil?