Fugu (Pufferfish) Collagen
ふぐコラーゲン (ふぐコラーゲン)
Why source from Japan
Shimonoseki's 80%+ share of Japan's fugu industry produces unique fugu-skin upcycled supply; collagen profile distinct from cattle / pig sources.
Key spec
Glycine 25-30%; proline 12-15%; molecular weight 1,000-3,000 Da (low-MW hydrolysate); marine origin with traceability.
Typical end-product
Beauty drinks, premium skincare, joint-health supplements.
At a glance
- Suppliers listed
- 2 suppliers
- Typical MOQ
- 1–10 kg powder; 100 g – 1 kg specialty
- Typical lead time
- 10–14 weeks
- Regions of origin
- Yamaguchi (Shimonoseki, ~80% of fugu industry)
- Category
- Marine functional ingredients
- Harvest season
- Year-round (continuous fugu processing)
- Japan regulatory status
- Food product; cosmetic JSCI listed; fugu-specific MHLW handling rules
- Japanese name
- ふぐコラーゲン
- Romaji
- ふぐコラーゲン
About this ingredient
Hydrolysed marine collagen extracted from fugu (Takifugu rubripes) skin — a Yamaguchi Prefecture specialty. Shimonoseki has 80%+ of Japan's commercial fugu industry; fugu-skin upcycled into cosmetic-grade and supplement-grade collagen is a 2010s-onward value-add. Distinct from existing 'hokkaido-marine-collagen' (fish-broad-spectrum) entry. Fugu collagen's high glycine-proline composition gives it favourable bioavailability profiles. Used in beauty drinks, skincare, and joint-health supplements.
Regulatory status
| Japan | Food product; cosmetic JSCI listed; fugu-specific MHLW handling rules |
|---|---|
| EU | Food import; CosIng listed (Hydrolyzed Collagen) |
| United States | DSHEA NDI for supplement; MoCRA cosmetic use |
| China | NMPA cosmetic NCI; verify import |
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Last updated: 2026-05-05