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Japanese Reishi Mushroom

日本産霊芝 (Nihonsan Reishi)

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Why source from Japan

Domestic Japanese reishi mushroom, including rare rokkaku reishi (deer-antler form with 50%+ β-glucan content).

Key spec

Ganoderma lucidum; Ganoderma japonicum source; FFC notification(s) on file; MOQ from 100 g – 10 kg.

Typical end-product

Capsule / tablet supplement — Immune-support and adaptogenic daily-wellness supplement standardised to β-glucan content.

At a glance

Suppliers listed
3 suppliers
Typical MOQ
100 g – 10 kg
Regions of origin
Akita, Hokkaido (Mibai), Nationwide contract farms
Category
Medicinal plants
Japan regulatory status
Food ingredient; FFC-eligible for β-glucan-based claims; kampo medicine ingredient
Japanese name
日本産霊芝
Romaji
Nihonsan Reishi

About this ingredient

Domestic Japanese reishi mushroom, including rare rokkaku reishi (deer-antler form with 50%+ β-glucan content). Japanese cultivation technology pioneered in the 1970s. Sakamoto Bio (Akita), Ōkō (Hokkaido, organic JAS), and Jōyaku Kenkyūsho are primary Japanese producers.

Regulatory status

JapanFood ingredient; FFC-eligible for β-glucan-based claims; kampo medicine ingredient
EUNovel food assessment for concentrated extracts
United StatesGRAS for reishi extract as dietary supplement

FAQ for OEM buyers

Q. Where is Japanese reishi cultivated?

Domestic Japanese cultivation is concentrated in Akita and Hokkaido (notably Mibai), with additional contract-farm cultivation across Japan. Material is grown on hardwood log or sawdust substrates under controlled humidity and temperature.

Sources

  • Source data — sourcing_context.regions and glossary_context.typicalUses

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Q. Who are the primary Japanese reishi producers?

Per the source data, primary Japanese producers include Sakamoto Bio (Akita), Ōkō Co. (Hokkaido, with organic JAS certification), and Jōyaku Kenkyūsho.

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  • Source data — sourcing_context.descriptionEn

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

Q. What MOQs are typical for Japanese reishi?

Dried fruiting body, milled powder, and extract preparations are typically supplied at 100 g to 10 kg. Larger volumes are available via OEM partnership.

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  • Source data — sourcing_context.typicalMoq

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Q. Are reishi extracts subject to EU Novel Food review?

Whole dried fruiting body and traditional preparations have a history of food use in some EU member states, but concentrated reishi extracts may fall within the scope of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. Suppliers should confirm the status of their specific preparation before placing it on the EU market.

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Use cases

  • Capsule / tablet supplement

    Positioning
    Immune-support and adaptogenic daily-wellness supplement standardised to β-glucan content

    Sources

    • Source data — glossary_context.typicalUses

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

  • Powdered fruiting body / extract

    Positioning
    Whole-fungus or hot-water / ethanol extract powder for premium supplement and beverage formulation

    Sources

    • Source data — glossary_context.whatItIs

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

  • Functional tea / beauty drink

    Positioning
    Daily-wellness positioning with traceable Japanese cultivation and (where applicable) organic JAS storytelling

    Sources

    • Source data — glossary_context.typicalUses

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

  • Premium antlered reishi (鹿角霊芝) supplement

    Positioning
    High-β-glucan specialty supplement leveraging the antlered cultivation form's reported composition

    Sources

    • Source data — sourcing_context.descriptionEn and glossary_context.lead

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

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Last updated: 2026-04-24

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