We supply food-grade whole dried cordyceps fruiting body (Cordyceps militaris) with multiple grading options. Different length & size grades can be selected to match requirements for botanical tea mixing, food formulation and plant ingredient compounding. Each batch is inspected and tested by third-party independent laboratories to meet international food safety and clean-label standards.

• Botanical Source: Dried mature fruiting bodies of Cordyceps militaris

• Latin name: Cordyceps militaris
  

• Processing Technology: Fruiting body harvesting, rinsing, trimming, low-temperature drying, size grading, impurity sorting, manual inspection

• Appearance: Whole dried fruiting bodies, elongated club-shaped form, clean surface, golden orange to orange-yellow colour; no mildew, no musty rancid smell

• Natural Components: Contains cordycepin, adenosine, fungal polysaccharides and natural mineral elements naturally present in cordyceps fruiting body

• Available Types: Whole dried cordyceps fruiting body; multiple size/length grades available

• Handling Feature: Fibrous and crisp texture, suitable for soaking, crushing and blending into food formulations

• Key Features: Intact fruiting bodies, low foreign matter content, stable batch sensory quality, natural mild earthy umami herbal aroma, clean formulation

• Available Certifications: ISO22000, Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO, Vegan compliant

• Shelf Life: 24 months under sealed, cool, dry and dark storage conditions

Raw Material Natural Characteristics

Cordyceps militaris is a cultivated fungus whose fruiting bodies naturally accumulate a range of fungal substances during growth. Our whole dried cordyceps fruiting body is harvested at full maturity, then gently dried and sorted to keep the natural fungal structure and original earthy umami flavour. With stable physical properties and flexible application options, this botanical raw material fits the global market trend for natural, plant-based and clean-label food ingredients.

• Natural Fungal Source: Harvested from standardized cultivated cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris), sourced from stable growing bases, without mixing with substrate residues or foreign debris.

• Mild Drying Process: Low-temperature drying treatment reduces moisture while limiting heat impact, helping maintain the natural aroma and texture of cordyceps fruiting body.

• Consistent Grading Standard: Unified sorting and size classification ensure similar fruiting body dimensions and appearance between batches, convenient for end product formulation and packaging design.

• Wide Application Flexibility: Whole fruiting bodies can be used directly or crushed further, compatible with many beverage and food systems for different production needs.

Disclaimer: This product is food-grade natural dried fungal raw material only, for food formulation and processing. All descriptions refer only to natural material properties and application features. No medical judgement, treatment or health-related claims are made.

Application Fields

Thanks to its natural whole fruiting-body form, distinctive mild earthy umami aroma and stable batch quality, cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris) is widely used in global botanical tea, beverage and food ingredient manufacturing industries:

• Botanical Tea & Infusion Blends: Dried fruiting body raw materials for herbal tea mixes, hot infusion formulations

• Beverage Formulation: Natural fungal flavour ingredients for plant-based drinks and specialty beverage bases

• Specialty Food Recipes: Additive for soup mixes, grain blends and specialty plant-based food development

• Food Ingredient Compounding: Mixed botanical formulations, fungal raw materials, clean label food production

• Retail Packing: Bulk raw material for private label retail packaging of dried cordyceps fruiting bodies

Our Supplier Advantages

We operate standardized cordyceps cleaning and drying lines. Stable raw material sourcing and complete batch inspection systems help maintain consistent fruiting body appearance, low impurity levels and fresh natural umami flavour for bulk export orders.

• Careful Raw Material Selection: Harvest fruiting bodies at full maturity, remove underdeveloped, broken and discoloured materials and foreign impurities to secure quality from the source.

• Controlled Low-Temp Drying: Adjust drying parameters carefully to reduce moisture content without heavy heat treatment, protecting natural flavour and texture of cordyceps fruiting body.

• Multi-stage Sorting & Inspection: Combine machine grading and manual picking to cut foreign matter and broken fragments, improving uniformity of finished fungal material.

• Full Batch Quality Control: Each batch is tested for moisture, appearance, microbial and heavy metal indicators before shipment, meeting international food export standards.

• Custom Service Available: Support selection of fruiting body size grading and packaging options. We can provide COA, MSDS and other export documents.

Packaging & Storage Guidelines

• Standard Export Packaging: 25kg food-grade polypropylene woven bag with inner plastic liner; small trial packs available upon request

• Storage Conditions: Store in cool, dry, dark and ventilated warehouse. Keep away from high temperature, humid air and direct sunlight.

• Storage Reminder: Dried cordyceps fruiting body contains natural fungal polysaccharides and organic tissue, and is sensitive to moisture, heat and oxygen. Seal tightly after opening to avoid mould growth, moisture absorption and flavour change.

FAQ

Q1: What grades of cordyceps can you supply?

A1: We supply whole dried cordyceps fruiting body (Cordyceps militaris) with multiple fruiting body size/length grades to match different market and formulation requirements.

Q2: Are there any additives added to your cordyceps?

A2: Our bulk dried cordyceps fruiting body goes through physical processing only. No added sugar, artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, suitable for clean label and vegan food production.

Q3: What about sample service, MOQ and lead time?

A3: Samples are available for quality and formulation testing. Regular grades are in stock for prompt shipment. Custom requirements can be discussed separately.