1. Is it fruiting body or mycelium?
Fruiting body is the orange mushroom itself. Some products are mostly grain with mycelium grown through it, which can be much lower in active compounds. Ask for 100% fruiting body.
2. What is the cordycepin content — and how was it tested?
Ask for the percentage and the method. HPLC is the standard laboratory method. Be wary of numbers with no test behind them.
3. Is every lot batch-coded?
A batch code lets you trace your order back to its harvest and test results — essential if you sell under your own brand.
4. How is it dried?
Low-temperature drying helps protect cordycepin. Ask about the drying method and the moisture level of the finished product.
5. Is it tested for safety?
Ask how the supplier checks for contamination, and whether test reports for heavy metals and microbes are available for your lot.
6. Can you get a sample first?
A good supplier is happy to send a sample so you can check colour, aroma and quality before a bulk order.
7. Can they supply consistently?
Ask about capacity, lead times and whether they grow it themselves. A supplier who controls cultivation can keep quality steady order after order.
Red flags
- Prices far below the market with no explanation.
- No batch code, no test method, no samples.
- Claims that the product “cures” diseases — these are not allowed for food products in India and most countries.
We grow our own Cordyceps in Gurugram, test every lot and send samples before you buy.
