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Amani-yu (Flaxseed Oil)
あまに油 (Amani-yu)
Also known as: Amani-yu, Flaxseed oil, Linseed oil, 亜麻仁油, アマニ油
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | あまに油 |
| Common Japanese notations | あまに油, 亜麻仁油, アマニ油 |
| Origin | Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) cold-pressed oil; principal supply imported from Canada (volume), with smaller premium domestic Japan production; high α-linolenic acid (omega-3) content drives functional positioning |
| Typical functions | Functional plant oil — α-linolenic acid omega-3 source, Cold-use applications (drizzle on salad, yogurt, miso soup) — heat-sensitive, FFC functional registrations for omega-3 cardiovascular and cognitive support |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Multiple FFC registrations exist for amani-yu products. Note: heat-sensitive — should be used cold (heating destroys omega-3). |
Amani-yu (あまに油 / 亜麻仁油) — flaxseed oil — is a functional plant oil rich in α-linolenic acid (omega-3). FFC functional positioning for cardiovascular and cognitive support. Heat-sensitive — used cold.
Classification
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Product applications
Functions
Regulatory tags
Origin
Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Premium amani-yu retail bottles (cold-pressed)
- FFC-registered functional retail
What it is
Linum usitatissimum flaxseed cold-pressed oil.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Functional plant oil for cold drizzle.
FFC omega-3 functional positioning.
For OEM: premium retail bottle OEM, FFC functional product OEM.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Multiple FFC registrations. Heat-sensitivity awareness recommended.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Established global flaxseed oil market. |
|---|---|
| USA | Established US flaxseed oil market. |
| China | Established global trade. |
| Korea | Established Korean market. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — あまに油
- Consumer Affairs Agency FFC database — α-linolenic acid registrations
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.