Reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma) growing on the forest floor

Reishi in bulk: powder, extract, capsules and tinctures for private label brands

Short answer: reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is traded in bulk in five forms: ground powder, extract powder, capsules with ground reishi, extract capsules and a liquid extract (tincture). For food and supplement use in the EU, the most important check is the part of the mushroom: the fruiting body and its water extract are not novel foods, while dehydrated reishi mycelium powder is a novel food without EU authorisation. GOA Supply supplies all five forms wholesale and as private label, from 10 kg of powder, 20,000 capsules or 100 bottles.

What is reishi?

Reishi is the common name of Ganoderma lucidum, a woody shelf mushroom with a glossy red-brown cap that grows on wood. The EU Novel Food Catalogue places it in the Basidiomycotina class of fungi. For food and supplements, the dried mushroom is either ground into a powder or extracted. To make an extract, the dried mushroom is extracted with a solvent, for example hot water, and the extract is dried into a powder. A tincture is a liquid extract that stays liquid. Ground reishi therefore contains the whole dried mushroom, while an extract contains the part that dissolves in the solvent, in concentrated form.

Reishi forms at GOA Supply

All reishi products below are available wholesale and as private label. The specifications come from our product data; anything not listed is in the product specification, which is available on request.

Form Specification Order quantities Typical business use
Organic reishi powder Dried and ground Ganoderma lucidum; organic, vegan 10, 50 or 100 kg Own capsule filling, powder blends, repacking in retail sizes
Reishi extract powder Extract of Ganoderma lucidum (fruiting body); country of origin China; extract ratio in the specification 10, 50 or 100 kg Extract capsules, blends with other mushroom extracts
Reishi capsules Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) in vegetarian HPMC capsules; vegan, no fillers 20,000, 50,000 or 100,000 capsules Ready-filled capsules for your own packaging and label
Reishi extract capsules Reishi extract; capsule material, content per capsule and extract ratio in the specification 20,000, 50,000 or 100,000 capsules Extract capsules under your own brand
Reishi extract tincture Liquid extract of Ganoderma lucidum in 60 ml bottles; country of origin China; composition on request 100, 250 or 500 bottles Webshops and stores that sell liquid extracts under their own label

Ground reishi or reishi extract: what to check when you buy in bulk

  • Fruiting body or mycelium. The specification should name the part of the mushroom. It decides the EU status (see below) and is the first line to compare between suppliers. Our reishi extract powder is made from the fruiting body; for the other forms the part is stated in the specification.
  • Extract ratio. A ratio such as 10:1 means that roughly 10 kg of dried mushroom was used for 1 kg of extract. Compare ratios only together with the solvent and any carrier, because two extracts with the same ratio can be made in different ways. Some extracts are specified by a percentage of polysaccharides or beta-glucans instead; ask which analytical method the certificate of analysis uses for that value.
  • Solvent. Water, ethanol or both. For a tincture, ask for the full composition including the liquid base; for our reishi tincture it is available on request.
  • Particle size. If you fill capsules or make blends, ask for the mesh or particle size, since it affects how the powder flows in a capsule machine and how evenly it mixes.
  • Organic status. GOA Supply is organic certified (NL-BIO-01), and our ground reishi powder is organic. If you sell it as organic, your own packing and labelling may also need certification under Regulation (EU) 2018/848; ask your control body.
  • Documents. Ask for the product specification, a certificate of analysis (CoA) per batch and, where relevant, results for pesticide residues, heavy metals and microbiology. For our reishi products, the specification and CoA are available on request.
  • Storage. Keep powders closed, cool and dry. Once a bulk bag is open, reseal it well, because powders take up moisture and odours.

EU regulation: is reishi a novel food?

It depends on the part. The EU Novel Food Catalogue lists Ganoderma lucidum with two statuses (checked on 10 November 2026):

  • Fruiting body and aqueous extract powder: not novel in food. They were consumed in the EU to a significant degree before 15 May 1997 and need no novel food authorisation.
  • Dehydrated mycelium powder: novel food, not yet authorised. It may not be placed on the EU market as food without an authorisation under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.

The French ingredient database Compl'Alim lists Ganoderma lucidum as authorised in food supplements for the aerial parts, the carpophore (fruiting body) and the fruit, and repeats that the dehydrated mycelium powder is an unauthorised novel food. The catalogue entry covers water extracts of the fruiting body. If your specification describes another type of extract, check the status with the competent authority in your country before you launch.

Reishi as private label

For private label we supply reishi in bulk for your own packaging and label: powder in 10 to 100 kg, ready-filled capsules or tinctures in 60 ml bottles. Our capsules are filled by a contract manufacturer in the Netherlands. As the brand owner, you arrange:

  • the label, in a language that consumers in each country of sale easily understand;
  • the claims: only wording that complies with Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 on nutrition and health claims;
  • the notification where required: no notification duty for food supplements in the Netherlands, a notification file via FOODSUP of the FPS Public Health in Belgium, a declaration via Compl'Alim in France, and a notification to the BVL in Germany at the latest when the product is first placed on the market (§ 5 NemV).

Ordering reishi in bulk

  • Order quantities: powders in 10, 50 or 100 kg, capsules in 20,000, 50,000 or 100,000 pieces, tinctures in 100, 250 or 500 bottles of 60 ml.
  • Smaller quantities: possible on request.
  • Shipping: prices exclude shipping, and we can arrange transport. Orders are usually shipped within 1–2 weeks.
  • Documents: specification and CoA on request.

See all mushroom powders, extracts, capsules and tinctures in our mushroom collection, read how we work with brands on our private label page, and use our bulk buying checklist to collect the right supplier documents.

FAQ

Is reishi powder the same as reishi extract?
No. Reishi powder is the dried, ground mushroom. Reishi extract is made by extracting the dried mushroom with a solvent and drying the extract, so it is a concentrate with a stated extract ratio.

Is reishi a novel food in the EU?
The fruiting body and its aqueous extract powder are not novel in food. Dehydrated reishi mycelium powder is a novel food that is not yet authorised in the EU.

Which part of the mushroom is in your reishi extract powder?
The fruiting body of Ganoderma lucidum, with China as country of origin. The extract ratio is stated in the product specification, available on request.

Can I sell reishi tincture under my own brand?
Yes. We supply the tincture in 60 ml bottles from 100 bottles. You take care of the label, the claims and any national notification. The full composition is available on request.

Can I order less than 10 kg of reishi powder?
Yes, smaller quantities are possible on request. Ask us for a quote via the product page.

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Written by Florian Fermin, co-owner of GOA Supply.

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