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Japanese Bamboo Charcoal

日本産竹炭 (Nihonsan Takesumi)

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Why source from Japan

Activated charcoal produced by charring Moso Bamboo at 1,000°C in traditional earth kilns, pulverized to micron-scale particles.

Key spec

Phyllostachys edulis (Moso Bamboo); Hachiku Bamboo source; MOQ from 100g – 1kg (retail); 500g – 10kg+ (B2B wholesale).

Typical end-product

Charcoal-coloured bread / cookies — Visual novelty bakery using vegetable carbon as a natural-origin food colorant.

At a glance

Suppliers listed
5 suppliers
Typical MOQ
100g – 1kg (retail); 500g – 10kg+ (B2B wholesale)
Regions of origin
Nationwide (Fukuoka, Nara, Miyazaki, Shikoku primary)
Category
Traditional materials
Japan regulatory status
Food additive (植物炭末色素); cosmetic ingredient
Japanese name
日本産竹炭
Romaji
Nihonsan Takesumi

About this ingredient

Activated charcoal produced by charring Moso Bamboo at 1,000°C in traditional earth kilns, pulverized to micron-scale particles. Classified in Japan as 'plant charcoal color' food additive (植物炭末色素).

Regulatory status

JapanFood additive (植物炭末色素); cosmetic ingredient
EUE153 Vegetable Carbon food additive (approved with restrictions)
United StatesFood ingredient; activated charcoal FDA monograph for digestive aid

FAQ for OEM buyers

Q. Which Japanese regions produce bamboo charcoal?

Production is nationwide, with primary supply from Fukuoka, Nara, Miyazaki, and Shikoku. Regional traditional kiln operators dominate the artisanal end of the supply.

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  • Source data — sourcing_context.regions

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Q. What MOQs are typical for bamboo charcoal?

Retail-grade material is typically supplied at 100 g to 1 kg; B2B wholesale is supplied at 500 g to 10 kg or larger. Specifications vary by particle size and ash content.

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  • Source data — sourcing_context.typicalMoq

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Q. Are bamboo charcoal preparations from different suppliers interchangeable?

No. Particle size, ash content, and source-bamboo specification differ between producers and influence both colour performance and end-product application. Formulators should evaluate supplier specifications individually.

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  • Source data — glossary_context.whatItIs and typicalUses

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Q. How is bamboo charcoal used in cosmetics in Japan?

Bamboo charcoal is permitted as a cosmetic ingredient under the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act, with a JSCI labelling-name dictionary entry of 炭 (charcoal). It is widely used in cleansers, soaps, and toothpastes.

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  • Source data — glossary_context.atGlance.jsciLabelingName and regulatoryJapan

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Use cases

  • Charcoal-coloured bread / cookies

    Positioning
    Visual novelty bakery using vegetable carbon as a natural-origin food colorant
    Formulation notes
    Use at supplier-recommended levels under 植物炭末色素 / E153 limits

    Sources

  • Charcoal ice cream / chocolate / soft serve

    Positioning
    Black-coloured premium dessert with traditional kiln-processing storytelling

    Sources

    • Source data — glossary_context.typicalUses

    Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source

  • Charcoal latte / novelty beverage

    Positioning
    Café-format novelty beverage using vegetable carbon for visual contrast

    Sources

    • Source data — glossary_context.typicalUses

    Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source

  • Face soap / cleansing balm / scrub

    Positioning
    Cleansing skincare leveraging the black colour and traditional adsorbent narrative

    Sources

    • Source data — glossary_context.typicalUses

    Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source

  • Toothpaste / oral-care product

    Positioning
    Detoxifying and visual-novelty oral care

    Sources

    • Source data — glossary_context.atGlance.commonProductCategories

    Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source

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Last updated: 2026-04-24

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