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Kona-Ame (Powdered Glucose Syrup)
粉あめ (Kona-ame)
Also known as: Kona-ame, Powdered glucose syrup, Powdered maltodextrin syrup, 粉飴, 粉あめ
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | 粉あめ |
| Common Japanese notations | 粉あめ, 粉飴, 粉アメ |
| Origin | Powdered glucose syrup (kona-ame) — spray-dried mizuame (glucose syrup, hydrolyzed corn or potato starch); typically DE (dextrose equivalent) ~25-45 maltodextrin-glucose blend; produced by major Japanese starch-syrup processors; **major B2B clinical-nutrition raw material — used for high-calorie kidney-care meal-supplementation** (low-protein high-energy diet for chronic kidney disease patients); modern commercialization 1980s+ for clinical nutrition channel |
| Typical functions | **Clinical-nutrition high-calorie low-protein supplement — defining renal-care nutrition raw material**, Wagashi confectionery moisture/texture modifier, Industrial bulking and texture-improvement, Energy-supplement powder format |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. **Renal-care positioning may qualify under FOSDU (Foods for Special Dietary Uses, Tokuho variant) for kidney-disease nutrition.** Not a designated allergen (corn-derived must disclose corn). |
Kona-ame (粉あめ / 粉飴) is powdered glucose syrup — spray-dried mizuame, ~DE 25-45 maltodextrin-glucose. **Major clinical-nutrition raw material for high-calorie low-protein renal-care diet.** Industrial wagashi modifier, energy supplement.
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Origin
Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Industrial kona-ame B2B (clinical nutrition major)
- Wagashi-grade B2B
- Renal-care nutrition retail (specialty clinical product)
What it is
Spray-dried glucose syrup (corn or potato starch hydrolysate, ~DE 25-45).
Typical uses in Japanese products
**Clinical-nutrition renal-care raw material (defining high-calorie low-protein kidney-care).**
Wagashi moisture/texture modifier.
Industrial bulking.
Energy supplement.
For OEM: clinical-nutrition B2B (major), wagashi B2B, renal-care nutrition retail specialty.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling.
**FOSDU/Tokuho variant for renal-care positioning may apply.**
Corn-derived disclosure if applicable.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Standard maltodextrin category. |
|---|---|
| USA | Standard maltodextrin (corn-derived disclosure). |
| China | Standard food-ingredient. |
| Korea | Standard food-ingredient. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — 粉あめ
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.