🍄 Behind the Blend: Why Forest Fuel Shares Our Certificates of Analysis

At Forest Fuel, we believe that wellness starts with trust—and trust starts with transparency. That’s why we publish Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for every batch of our mushroom powders and adaptogenic coffee blends.

But what exactly is a COA, and why does it matter?

🔬 What’s in a COA?

A Certificate of Analysis is a third-party lab report that verifies the identity, purity, and potency of our ingredients. It’s not just paperwork—it’s proof that what’s on our label is what’s in your pouch.

Each COA includes:

• ✅ Species verification (no mycelium on grain here—just fruiting bodies)

• 🧪 Active compound levels like beta-glucans and cordycepin

• 🚫 Screens for heavy metals, pesticides, and microbial contaminants

• 📦 Batch numbers for full traceability

We source our mushroom extracts from Nammex, a global leader in organic, fruiting-body mushrooms, and our coffee from Florence Coffee Company in Montana. Every batch is tested by ISO-accredited labs to ensure safety and consistency.

🌱 Why We Share Them

Most supplement brands don’t publish their COAs. We do—because we want you to feel confident in every scoop. Whether you’re sipping Brain Burn or stirring Immune Ember into your morning ritual, you deserve to know exactly what you’re getting.

Transparency isn’t just a buzzword for us. It’s a promise.

📂 Where to Find Them

You can view all current COAs here on our Certificates of Analysis page. We update them regularly and welcome your questions—because informed customers are empowered customers.

🧪 How to Read a Certificate of Analysis (COA)

A COA is a third-party lab report that verifies the safety, identity, and quality of your ingredients. Here’s how to decode the key sections:

📋 Sample Info

• Sample Name: The ingredient tested (e.g., Cordyceps Mushroom)

• Lot #: The batch identifier—used for traceability

• Sample Received/Tested/Reported: Timeline of the testing process

🔍 Microbial Testing

• Coliform, Mold, Yeast, Aerobic Count: Measures microbial safety

• Results like “<10 CFU/g” mean extremely low or undetectable levels

• Ensures the product is safe for consumption

☣️ Contaminant Screening

• Aflatoxins: Toxic compounds from mold—should be very low or undetectable

• Pesticide Residue: “Not Detected” means clean sourcing

• Heavy Metals: Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, Mercury—must be below safety thresholds

🌿 Botanical Identity

• Genus & Species: Confirms the mushroom type (e.g., Cordyceps militaris)

• Plant Part: Fruiting body = high potency and no grain filler

• ID Method: HPTLC or DNA testing confirms authenticity

• Confirmation: Verifies the sample matches the reference standard

🧪 How to Read a Certificate of Analysis (COA)

A COA is a third-party lab report that verifies the safety, identity, and quality of your ingredients. Here’s how to decode the key sections:

📋 Sample Info

• Sample Name: The ingredient tested (e.g., Cordyceps Mushroom)

• Lot #: The batch identifier—used for traceability

• Sample Received/Tested/Reported: Timeline of the testing process

🔍 Microbial Testing

• Coliform, Mold, Yeast, Aerobic Count: Measures microbial safety

• Results like “<10 CFU/g” mean extremely low or undetectable levels

• Ensures the product is safe for consumption

☣️ Contaminant Screening

• Aflatoxins: Toxic compounds from mold—should be very low or undetectable

• Pesticide Residue: “Not Detected” means clean sourcing

• Heavy Metals: Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, Mercury—must be below safety thresholds

🌿 Botanical Identity

• Genus & Species: Confirms the mushroom type (e.g., Cordyceps militaris)

• Plant Part: Fruiting body = high potency and no grain filler

• ID Method: HPTLC or DNA testing confirms authenticity

• Confirmation: Verifies the sample matches the reference standard