Amanita Mushroom Product Testing and Certificates

ACS Laboratory strives to deliver precise test results to our Amanita mushroom clients, ensuring they can offer the highest quality products possible.

Amanita mushrooms are lesser known than the federally-illicit psilocybin-containing varieties. Still, Amanita mushrooms are increasingly popular for their distinct psychoactive effects and unregulated active ingredients. As the interest in Amanita muscaria mushrooms continues to grow, there is a pressing need to quantify their potency and purity accurately. We issue certificates of analysis for all Amanita samples to our clients, helping them prove safety and compliance with the Controlled Substances Act.

We test Amanita mushrooms for purity and potency, including Amanita muscaria and Amanita pantherina. We offer panels that quantify Amanita’s active ingredients, rule out psilocybin presence, and determine safety and purity.

1. Amanita Potency Test
The Amanita potency tests quantify the presence of the mushroom’s main activeingredients.

Ibotenic acid

Muscimol

Muscarine

MATRIX

Dried Fruit, Derivative Products and Edibles

ANALYTES

3 Count

INSTRUMENT

LCMS

2. Amanita (Negative Psilocybin) Compliance
To ensure that the Amanita Mushrooms are 100% compliant, we also offer our specialized Potency 9 test which tests for Psilocybin, Psilocin (both Schedule 1) as well as 7 other analytes.

Psilocybin

Psilocin

Harmine

Harmane

Baeocystin

Norbaeocystin

Norpsilocin

Aeruginascin

4-hydroxyTMT

MATRIX

Dried Fruit, Derivative Products and Edibles

ANALYTES

9 Count

INSTRUMENT

LCMS

3. Full Panel Purity/Safety Test
The full panel purity tests ensure products are free from harmful contaminants like pesticides, residual solvents (extracts) and heavy metals.

MATRIX

Dried Fruit, Derivative Products and Edibles

ANALYTES

TBD

INSTRUMENT

LCMS

What We Look for in Amanita Potency Tests

Safe, ingestible Amanita products typically contain muscimol only and are free from potentially toxic ibotenic acid, muscarine, and muscazone.

Muscimol - Muscimol is a psychoactive alkaloid that acts as an agonist of the GABA receptor, resulting in sedative and hallucinogenic effects. Muscimol converts to Ibotenic Acid in the body.

‍Ibotenic Acid - Ibotenic acid is a psychoactive amino acid that acts as an agonist of the glutamate receptor and in higher amounts can cause neurotoxicity. When mushrooms contain more ibotenic acid than muscimol, users typically report confusion, agitation, and euphoria.

‍Muscarine - Muscarine is a potentially toxic alkaloid when ingested in high quantities that acts as a nonselective agonist of the acetylcholine receptor, causing symptoms such as sweating, salivation, and blurred vision.

Testing Various Amanita Mushroom Types & Products

ACS Laboratory is committed to providing accurate testing and analysis for various types of Amanita mushrooms and products. This includes testing for popular Amanita types, such as Amanita pantherina and Amanita muscaria, as well as a variety of product types, including dried mushroom (also called fruit) powders, chocolates, tinctures, gummies, and capsules. ACS Laboratory is also conducting ongoing research into the active ingredients present in these mushrooms to understand their effects and potential applications in medicine. With a focus on accuracy and reliability, ACS Laboratory is a trusted partner for those looking to ensure the quality and safety of their Amanita mushroom products.

Validating the Results

Our software generates a certificate of analysis (COA) for every Amanita mushroom sample, which is then made available in an online portal with public access. We also provide QR codes linked to the COA for product packaging and blockchain tracking for tamper-proofing and security. Using blockchain technology for tracking and verifying COAs is essential to building consumer trust, ensuring product quality, and preventing fraud in the mushroom industry.

Our Credibility

When searching for a reliable Amanita mushroom testing laboratory, it is crucial to consider several factors, including accreditations and testing methodologies. Our laboratory is accredited by the federal government as required by the Drug Enforcement Administration regulations. We are registered with various regulatory bodies, such as the DEA, AHCA, and CLIA. Additionally, our proficiency in analytical testing has been recognized with 82 Emerald Badges in inter-laboratory comparison and proficiency tests from 2019-2022. With years of experience, ACS Laboratory can deliver accurate and clinical-grade results.

Our Investment

Focusing on high-quality third-party testing, we have invested significantly in a 20,000-square-foot facility, equipped with all necessary medical-grade instruments. Our cutting-edge testing methodologies include high-performance liquid chromatography, clinical mass spectrometry, and ultra-violet spectroscopy, including HPLC/HPLCUV/LCMS/, GC/MS, and ICP/MS. Our customer support teams are readily available to assist with any inquiries, and we pride ourselves on offering efficient turnaround times of 3-5 days for test results.

Are Amanita Mushrooms Legal?

Amanita mushrooms are not specifically listedas a controlled substance under the federal laws of the United States. State laws may vary. For instance, Louisiana explicitly prohibits Amanita muscaria production and distribution.

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Amanita Mushroom Testing and Certificates of Analysis

We test Amanita mushrooms for purity and potency, including Amanita muscaria and Amanita pantherina. We offer panels that quantify Amanita’s active ingredients, rule out psilocybin presence, and determine safety and purity.