Staff Answer
Sep 08, 2026 - 01:37 PM
Our mushroom supplier uses both hot-water and hot-water/alcohol extraction depending on the mushroom species. You are correct that hot water extracts water-soluble beta-glucans and polysaccharides that are important to support immune system health in which most consumers are interested. However, some mushrooms (like Reishi and Chaga) also contain compounds like triterpenes that only dissolve in alcohol, requiring a dual extraction (hot water plus alcohol) for maximum benefit.
