Marine functional ingredients

Fucoidan is a sulfated polysaccharide extracted from brown seaweeds, most commonly mozuku (Cladosiphon okamuranus) from Okinawa and kombu (Saccharina japonica) from Hokkaidō. Studied for moisturizing, immune-modulating, and antioxidant positioning. Sold as both a cosmetic ingredient and a functional food supplement.

Astaxanthin is a carotenoid pigment produced primarily by microalgae (Haematococcus pluvialis), known for strong antioxidant capacity. Japanese production pioneered by Fuji Chemical Industry and ENEOS uses closed-system microalgae cultivation. Multiple Japanese FFC notifications cite astaxanthin for eye health, skin health, and antioxidant support.

Proteoglycan extracted from salmon nasal cartilage, developed at Hirosaki University in Aomori Prefecture. Water-retention capacity approximately 1.3 times that of hyaluronic acid.

Sulfated polysaccharide from Okinawa mozuku (Cladosiphon okamuranus). Highest fucoidan content among commercial seaweeds (up to 85-90% purity).

Amino acid unique to tea (Camellia sinensis). Commercial production led by Taiyo Kagaku's enzymatic method.

Pearl protein (conchiolin) and mineral compounds extracted from akoya pearl oysters and shells. Mikimoto Pharmaceutical (ISO 22716 certified) developed multiple proprietary pearl-derived ingredients since 1966 and offers skincare OEM services.