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Starting in mushroom blends, LeafWorks® Ingredient Quantification Testing measures not just what species are in your product but how much of each is present.
Other methods can struggle with quantification of ingredients in blends, let alone identification. DNA testing using species specific markers doesn’t. Our markers offer a stable, species-specific signal that can be quantified in milligrams with high sensitivity. Paired with our rigorous experimental approach, this DNA test provides clarity where other methods fall short.
Whether you are validating raw material identity, auditing finished product content, or testing botanical inputs from global suppliers, this DNA-based assay offers a scientifically rigorous foundation for identity confirmation.
The natural products and dietary supplements industry demands accurate and reliable identification to ensure label compliance, supply chain transparency, and product authenticity. Traditional chemical methods can fail to distinguish between botanicals, such as functional mushrooms, with similar chemical profiles and may vary based on how products were cultivated, making DNA testing an excellent choice for identification and quantification. DNA testing is impervious to masking or hidden ingredients. It cannot be fooled. Let the LeafWorks® Ingredient Quantification Testing service provide you with definitive results, to maintain quality, satisfy 21 CFR 111, and protect your brand's reputation.
Try the LeafWorks way and see how authenticity is in our DNA.
Quantify ingredients in blended mushroom products.
Want to validate the amount—down to the milligram—of mushroom ingredients or substrate in your product? Using our highly accurate LeafWorks® Mushroom DNA ID Tests as a foundation, this service employs a robust qPCR-based method to determine the amount of target mushroom or substrate species in complex blends.
Each quantification test per sample includes quantification of up to 3 ingredients. Using pure input materials as reference standards to build precise standard curves, we convert qPCR amplification signals into milligram estimates per ingredient tested using extensively vetted mathematical modeling and statistics. Built on the foundation of our highly accurate and sensitive LeafWorks® Mushroom DNA ID Tests, this service ensures reliable and transparent quantification across mushroom materials.
We can test for this species in the following matrices:
Don’t see your matrix listed? Reach out — we’re happy to work with you to meet your testing needs.
To conduct this testing, clients must provide:
For accuracy, input materials submitted for quantification must be processed in the same way as the ingredients used in the final blend.
1-2 weeks for quantifying up to 3 ingredients in a submitted blend sample.
Any additional ingredients quantified adds 2-5 business days to the turnaround time.
Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus)
Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor)
Chaga (Inonotus obliquus)
Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris)
Reishi (Ganoderma lingzhi; Ganoderma lucidum option coming soon)
Shiitake (Lentinula edodes)
Common mushroom substrates (e.g. grains)
If the species you need isn’t listed, contact us, and we'll confirm if quantification testing for this ingredient is available.
Starting in mushroom blends, LeafWorks® Ingredient Quantification Testing measures not just what species are in your product but how much of each is present.
Other methods can struggle with quantification of ingredients in blends, let alone identification. DNA testing using species specific markers doesn’t. Our markers offer a stable, species-specific signal that can be quantified in milligrams with high sensitivity. Paired with our rigorous experimental approach, this DNA test provides clarity where other methods fall short.
Whether you are validating raw material identity, auditing finished product content, or testing botanical inputs from global suppliers, this DNA-based assay offers a scientifically rigorous foundation for identity confirmation.
The natural products and dietary supplements industry demands accurate and reliable identification to ensure label compliance, supply chain transparency, and product authenticity. Traditional chemical methods can fail to distinguish between botanicals, such as functional mushrooms, with similar chemical profiles and may vary based on how products were cultivated, making DNA testing an excellent choice for identification and quantification. DNA testing is impervious to masking or hidden ingredients. It cannot be fooled. Let the LeafWorks® Ingredient Quantification Testing service provide you with definitive results, to maintain quality, satisfy 21 CFR 111, and protect your brand's reputation.
Try the LeafWorks way and see how authenticity is in our DNA.