Japan Ingredient Glossary

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Flavoring ingredients

Japanese ingredients used for flavoring effects across cosmetics, foods, and supplements.

486 ingredients in this view.

FAQ: Flavoring ingredients

Q. Why browse Japanese ingredients by ingredient function?

Browse Japanese ingredients by the functional benefit they deliver — brightening, antioxidant, gut health, sleep quality, etc. This page lists 486 ingredients tagged with the Flavoring ingredient function, helping formulators and brand planners shortlist candidates by use case rather than by category alone. Examples include Abura-age (Fried Thin Tofu), Agemaki (Jackknife Clam), Ago Dashi (Flying Fish Stock), and Ahiru-niku (Domestic Duck).

Sources

  • OEM JAPAN — glossary navigation taxonomy
Q. Are 'Flavoring' claims allowed in product marketing?

Function claims permitted on a finished product depend on the target market and regulatory pathway (cosmetic, quasi-drug, FFC, Tokuho, dietary supplement). The function tag here is an editorial summary of the ingredient's documented or traditional benefit, not an approved claim. Always verify claim wording against your target-market rules.

Sources

  • MHLW — claim restrictions under PMD Act
  • FTC — claim substantiation guidelines (US dietary supplements)