Table 3-2. Triterpene content in sections of a fruiting body (% of oven-dried weight).

Part

Section

Gan. Acid A

Compound B

Compound C

Pileus

Outer

0.44

0.03

0.17

 

Inner

0.07

trace

trace

 

Gill

0.04

trace

trace

Stipe

Outer

0.39

0.05

0.09

 

Inner

0.02

trace

trace

Legend: Gan.: Ganoderic