Why source from Japan
800+ year continuous kakishibu tradition; specific producer cooperatives in Kyoto, Wakayama, Gifu maintain heritage fermentation methods.
Key spec
Total polyphenol content 5–15% in liquid; condensed tannin (proanthocyanidin) the principal active for deodorisation.
Typical end-product
Deodorising body-care soap and cleansers, antibacterial textiles, natural-tan colorant for paper / wood / cosmetics.
At a glance
- Suppliers listed
- 1 supplier
- Typical MOQ
- 1–10 L liquid; 100 g – 5 kg powdered extract
- Typical lead time
- 6–12 weeks (mature stock); 12+ months for new fermentation
- Regions of origin
- Kyoto, Wakayama, Gifu, Nara
- Category
- Traditional materials
- Harvest season
- Astringent persimmon harvest August – September; fermentation 6–24 months
- Japan regulatory status
- Food / cosmetic acceptable; JSCI listed for cosmetic use
- INCI name
- Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
- Japanese name
- 柿渋
- Romaji
- Kakishibu
About this ingredient
Fermented juice of astringent (shibu-gaki) persimmons, used in Japan for over 800 years as a natural preservative for paper (washi), wood, and cloth, and increasingly as a deodorising/antibacterial active in skincare, body care, and antimicrobial textiles. Kyoto, Wakayama, and Gifu host the historic kakishibu production tradition. The high condensed-tannin content (proanthocyanidin polymers) drives both colour (warm tan-brown) and the deodorising effect on volatile sulphur compounds — the basis of the modern body-care positioning.
Regulatory status
| Japan | Food / cosmetic acceptable; JSCI listed for cosmetic use |
|---|---|
| EU | CosIng listed (Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract) |
| United States | Acceptable for cosmetics under MoCRA |
| China | NMPA cosmetic NCI; verify IECIC inclusion |
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Japanese suppliers
Tokiwa Phytochemical Co., Ltd.
常磐植物化学研究所
Sakura, ChibaEst. 1949English supportExport experiencePersimmon tannin extract
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Last updated: 2026-05-05