Functional mushroom ingredient
Organic Turkey Tail Mushroom Powder (Full-Spectrum, Bulk Supply)
Trametes versicolor
- Certified Organic
- Full-spectrum
- Grown in Canada
Ingredient overview
Turkey Tail at a glance
Myzel Organics is a Canadian bulk supplier of organic Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor) mushroom powder, grown and minimally processed in our own SQF certified facility for supplement, food, and pet formulators. We grow it all, no outside sourcing.
Full-spectrum composition
Our Turkey Tail is a full-spectrum whole powder, combining mycelium, fermented organic sorghum substrate, and organic primordia in a single organic ingredient.
Technical profile
Specifications
- Botanical name
- Trametes versicolor
- Standardization
- Standardized for polysaccharides
- Particle size
- 80 mesh
- Shelf life
- 3 years from date of manufacture
- Country of origin
- Canada
Certifications
Certified Organic, Kosher, and Halal, and produced in our SQF certified facility. Our powders are naturally gluten-free and non-GMO.
Applications
Single-origin advantage
Why source from Myzel Organics
We grow it all, no outside sourcing. Our Canadian facility is built around sustainability and renewable energy, with a carbon footprint of 0.552 kg CO2-eq per kg of powder. Growing on organic sorghum gives fast, clean colonization and low-cost, scalable, consistent supply. Single origin, single facility, full traceability.
Ingredient profile
The Science
Description
Turkey Tail is named for the layered bands and fan-shaped growth associated with the species. The finished powder has a mild, earthy flavor and is designed for consistent incorporation into commercial food, supplement, cosmetic, and pet formulations.
Common Names
Turkey Tail, Coriolus versicolor, Yun Zhi
Functional Profile
Immune-supportive, prebiotic, antioxidant-supportive
Active Constituents
Beta-glucans, polysaccharide-K (PSK), polysaccharide-peptide (PSP), phenols
Extended Bioactives
- Beta-Glucans: Higher concentrations in the fruiting body. Linked to innate immune recognition and immune modulation.
- PSP (Polysaccharopeptide): Primarily derived from the mycelium. Linked to immune and gut-immune support.
- PSK (Krestin): Commonly produced from mycelium. Linked to immune modulation and clinically studied in Japan as an adjunct immune-support agent.
- Trametes versicolor: mycelium produces well-studied protein-bound polysaccharide complexes, including PSK and PSP, along with natural antioxidants and polysaccharide-rich fractions that support gut and immune health (Janjusevic et al., 2017; NCI PDQ; Angelova et al., 2022). PSP and PSK are mycelium-derived polysaccharide complexes, with PSP specifically identified as a polysaccharopeptide studied for immune and gut-immune activity (Chu et al., 2002; Ooi and Liu, 2000). While beta-glucans are often higher in the fruiting body, mycelial material contributes a broader mix of complementary compounds, supporting a full-spectrum approach across growth stages.
- Together, mycelium and fruiting body offer complementary bioactives, supporting a full-spectrum Turkey Tail approach aligned with immune and gut health.
Technical documentation
A Certificate of Analysis and approved technical documentation are available directly from our formulation team.
Formulation support
Ready to formulate with Turkey Tail?
COA, full specifications, and MOQ available upon request.