Japanese Jujube
日本産ナツメ (Nihonsan Natsume)
Why source from Japan
Premium domestic Japanese jujube, primarily cultivated in Fukui Prefecture's Natsume district.
Key spec
Ziziphus jujuba source; MOQ from 100 g – 10 kg (dried); 100 g – 1 kg (extract).
Typical end-product
Kampo formulation crude drug (Taisō / 大棗) — Pharmacopoeia-grade crude drug for licensed Kampo manufacturers.
At a glance
- Suppliers listed
- 5 suppliers
- Typical MOQ
- 100 g – 10 kg (dried); 100 g – 1 kg (extract)
- Regions of origin
- Fukui (Natsume district), Nara, Oita
- Category
- Medicinal plants
- Japan regulatory status
- Food ingredient; kampo medicine ingredient in Japanese Pharmacopoeia (大棗)
- Japanese name
- 日本産ナツメ
- Romaji
- Nihonsan Natsume
About this ingredient
Premium domestic Japanese jujube, primarily cultivated in Fukui Prefecture's Natsume district. Kampo medicine grade Taisō (大棗) variety dominates, pesticide-free and traceable.
Regulatory status
| Japan | Food ingredient; kampo medicine ingredient in Japanese Pharmacopoeia (大棗) |
|---|---|
| EU | Traditional food use established |
| United States | GRAS for food use |
FAQ for OEM buyers
Q. Where is Japanese jujube cultivated domestically?
Domestic cultivation is concentrated in Fukui Prefecture's Natsume district, with smaller production in Nara and Oita. Domestic supply is limited compared with imported jujube.
Sources
- Source data — sourcing_context.regions and glossary_context.lead
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Q. Who is the largest single producer of domestic Japanese jujube?
Natsume no Sato (棗の里農産) in Fukui Prefecture, founded in 1998, operates approximately 4,000 trees across about 6 hectares and dedicates roughly 90% of its crop to the Kampo cultivar 大棗 (Taisō).
Sources
- Source data — glossary_context.lead and typicalUses
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Q. What MOQs are typical for domestic Japanese jujube?
Dried fruit is typically supplied at 100 g to 10 kg, with standardised extract supplied at 100 g to 1 kg. Pricing is materially higher than imported jujube and supply is limited.
Sources
- Source data — sourcing_context.typicalMoq and glossary_context.typicalUses
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Q. How does domestic Japanese jujube differentiate from imported material?
Domestic material is differentiated by traceability, pesticide-free cultivation, and grower-controlled drying. These attributes support Kampo crude-drug applications and premium domestic-origin food positioning.
Sources
- Source data — glossary_context.typicalUses
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Use cases
Kampo formulation crude drug (Taisō / 大棗)
- Positioning
- Pharmacopoeia-grade crude drug for licensed Kampo manufacturers
Dried fruit and tea blends
- Positioning
- Domestic-origin wellness tea blends (often with goji and longan) emphasising Fukui provenance
Sources
- Source data — glossary_context.typicalUses
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Capsule / powder supplement
- Positioning
- Daily-wellness supplement leveraging the traditional supportive-herb narrative
Sources
- Source data — glossary_context.atGlance.commonProductCategories
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Modern wellness drinks and granolas
- Positioning
- Contemporary wellness positioning combining domestic jujube with other traditional fruits
Sources
- Source data — glossary_context.typicalUses
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
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Japanese suppliers
- Standard
Natsume-no-Sato Nōsan
棗の里農産
Fukui (Natsume district), FukuiEst. 1998Japan's largest jujube cultivation (~4,000 trees) in Fukui Natsume district. Pesticide-free Taisō (大棗) kampo grade.
Natsume-ya
有限会社なつめや
FukuiFukui jujube specialist — dried jujube and jujube-based products.
Natsumeiro Co., Ltd.
株式会社なつめいろ
Jujube specialty retailer / B2B supplier; foodservice grade available.
Morihisa-ya
もりひさ屋
Pesticide-free cultivationPesticide-free domestic jujube specializing in rare cultivars.
Healthiers
ヘルシアズ
English supportExport experienceSOFT JUJUBE international product line with English-language packaging.
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Last updated: 2026-04-24