Beni Imo (Okinawan Purple Sweet Potato)
紅芋 (Beni Imo)
At a glance
| Japanese name | 紅芋 |
|---|---|
| Romaji | Beni Imo |
| INCI name | Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract |
| Category | Okinawan longevity ingredients |
| Regions of origin | Okinawa Prefecture (Yomitan, Ie Island, Miyako, Kume, Ishigaki) |
| Typical MOQ | 1-10 kg (powder); 10+ kg (paste) |
| Japan regulatory status | Food ingredient; natural colorant approved |
| Suppliers listed | 5 suppliers |
About this ingredient
Okinawan variety of purple sweet potato with intense anthocyanin pigmentation. Heat-stable natural colorant.
Regulatory status
| Japan | Food ingredient; natural colorant approved |
|---|---|
| EU | Anthocyanin E163 framework |
| United States | Purple sweet potato color approved for food |
Japanese suppliers
Okinawa Powder Foods Co., Ltd.
オキナワパウダーフーズ株式会社
Itoman, OkinawaBeni imo paste and powder
Sweet Foods Kumejima Co., Ltd.
株式会社スイートフーズ久米島
Kumejima, OkinawaChura-koi-beni cultivar, 1kg B2B packaging
Marine Bio Co., Ltd.
マリーンバイオ株式会社
OkinawaBeni-Bijin Powder, 10kg B2B bulk
Okashi Goten Co., Ltd.
株式会社御菓子御殿
Yomitan, OkinawaExport experienceBeni Imo Tart originator since 1986; potential ODM/raw material supply
Kanehide Bio Co., Ltd.
金秀バイオ株式会社
Tomigusuku, OkinawaEnglish supportExport experienceISO22000Japan Health Food GMPOkinawa beni-imo (purple sweet potato) powder/extract offered as a regional functional ingredient.
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Last updated: 2026-04-24