Apple Ceramide
リンゴセラミド (Ringo Ceramide)
At a glance
| Japanese name | リンゴセラミド |
|---|---|
| Romaji | Ringo Ceramide |
| INCI name | Pyrus Malus (Apple) Glucosylceramide |
| Category | Cosmetic raw materials |
| Regions of origin | Aomori Prefecture (Hirosaki, Kuroishi, Aomori City) |
| Typical MOQ | 100 g – 10 kg (extract); 1-10 kg (powder) |
| Japan regulatory status | Listed cosmetic ingredient; food ingredient |
| Suppliers listed | 3 suppliers |
About this ingredient
Glucosylceramide extracted from apple pomace (juice-extraction residue). Developed through Hirosaki University research as an upcycling material that transforms apple processing waste into premium cosmetic and food ingredients.
Regulatory status
| Japan | Listed cosmetic ingredient; food ingredient |
|---|---|
| EU | CosIng listed (confirm current status) |
| United States | Acceptable for cosmetic use under MoCRA; food-grade apple pomace derivatives GRAS |
Japanese suppliers
- Standard
Nippon Haruma Co., Ltd.
日本ハルマ株式会社
Hirosaki, AomoriEst. 1983APPA TE DORA — patented high-pressure squeezing extraction of glucosylceramide from apple pomace.
- Standard
appcycle Inc.
appcycle 株式会社
AomoriEst. 2021RINGO-TEX® apple-pomace material. Mizuho Bank debt finance backing.
Mie-shi LLC
合同会社美枝紙
AomoriHirosaki University-origin apple-pomace ecosystem company (washi materials primarily).
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Last updated: 2026-04-24