Psychedelic (Magic Mushrooms) Analysis

We test all forms of mushrooms including dried fruit, milled mushroom powder, mushroom extracts and capsules

Microscopic identification of insects, eggs, hair, feces, packing material etc.

We use the following techniques for Moisture Content measurements:

  • Mettler Toledo Karl Fischer (KF) Titration
  • Mettler Toledo Moisture Analyzer

These analysis identifies and measures the concentrations the following components that may be present in psychedelic mushrooms:

  • Aeruginascin
  • Amanitin
  • Baeocystin
  • Harmine
  • Ibotenic acid
  • Muscarine
  • Muscimol 
  • Norbaeocystin
  • Psilocin 
  • Psilocybin

Identification and quantification of harmful solvents, impurities, and/or other added odorants and chemicals that may be present after mushroom extraction.

  • 1,1-Dichloroethene
  • Chloroform
  • Hexane
  • Toluene
  • 1,2-Dichloroethane
  • Ethanol
  • Isopropyl Alcohol
  • Total xylenes
  • Acetone
  • Ethyl acetate
  • Methanol
  • Trichloroethylene
  • Acetonitrile
  • Ethyl ether
  • Methylene Chloride
  • Benzene
  • Ethylene oxide
  • Pentane
  • Butanes
  • Heptane
  • Propane

A plant is the product of the environment it was grown in.  Heavy metals in the soil or substrate might be incorporated in the plant material and needs to be tested for.  Heavy metals would include elements such as Chromium, Cadmium, Arsenic, Lead, and Mercury.

Aflatoxins are a group of mycotoxins produced by certain types of molds. They are considered to be poisonous and carcinogenic hence testing for presence of these  mycotoxins  is a priority.

We apply validated methods for the determination of individual Aflatoxins (B1+B2+G1+G2) utilizing HPLC methods instrumentation.

  • Psilocybe magic mushrooms are best known for their main natural product, psilocybin, and its dephosphorylated congener, the psychedelic metabolite psilocin.
  • Contamination of any kind can ruin an entire mushroom culture.
  • Contamination can come from several sources, such as in the air, water, or soil. They can also be found in the substrate that has been used, their growing environment and even in the inoculant.
  • There are three main types of contaminants: mold, bacteria and pests. Mold on magic mushrooms might seem odd since they’re both technically fungi, but one still may get moldy magic mushrooms if not careful about contamination.
  • Then, there are bacteria. These microorganisms can reproduce rather quickly if left unchecked. Fortunately, sterilizing and pasteurizing your substrate can mitigate this.

There are no pesticides in mushrooms. Mushrooms grow naturally and do not require any kind of chemical treatment to thrive. Some mushrooms possess the capability to decompose certain substances that can be detrimental for plants or animals, thus rendering them suitable alternatives to chemical pesticides.