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Konjac Ceramide

こんにゃくセラミド (Konnyaku Ceramide)

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Why source from Japan

Sourced from Gunma (Shibukawa, Shimonita) and Saitama (Yoshikawa) with year-round Japanese supply, consistent quality, and traceability to the prefecture of origin.

Key spec

Amorphophallus konjac (source) source; INCI Glucosylceramide (Konjac-derived); FFC notification(s) on file; MOQ from 100 g – 10 kg (3% powder).

Typical end-product

Skin-moisture FFC tablet / soft-gel — Maintenance of skin moisture functional claim via FFC notification, often paired with hyaluronic acid, collagen peptide, and vitamin C.

At a glance

Suppliers listed
4 suppliers
Typical MOQ
100 g – 10 kg (3% powder)
Regions of origin
Gunma (Shibukawa, Shimonita), Saitama (Yoshikawa)
Category
Cosmetic raw materials
Japan regulatory status
FFC-accepted functional ingredient for 'skin moisture protection'
INCI name
Glucosylceramide (Konjac-derived)
Japanese name
こんにゃくセラミド
Romaji
Konnyaku Ceramide

About this ingredient

Plant-type ceramide (glucosylceramide) extracted from konjac corms. Konjac contains 7-15× higher ceramide concentration than rice or corn sources, making it the most cost-effective feedstock for plant ceramide extraction.

Regulatory status

JapanFFC-accepted functional ingredient for 'skin moisture protection'
EUNovel food considerations apply for high-potency extracts
United StatesFood-grade konjac-derived ingredient

FAQ for OEM buyers

Q. Where is konjac feedstock for ceramide produced in Japan?

Konjac corm cultivation is concentrated in Gunma Prefecture (notably Shibukawa and Shimonita) and parts of Saitama (Yoshikawa). Gunma is by far Japan's leading konjac-producing prefecture.

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  • Source data — sourcing_context.regions

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Q. What MOQs are typical for standardised konjac ceramide powder?

Standardised 3% glucosylceramide powders are typically supplied in 100 g to 10 kg lots. Larger custom volumes can be arranged via OEM partnership.

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  • Source data — sourcing_context.typicalMoq

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Q. Are concentrated konjac glucosylceramide preparations subject to EU Novel Food review?

Konjac flour and konjac mannan have a long EU food-use history, but isolated or concentrated glucosylceramide preparations may trigger Novel Food considerations under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 depending on extraction and historical consumption. Confirm status with EFSA or national authorities before launch.

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Q. Is konjac flour itself recognised as safe in the United States?

Konjac flour is GRAS for typical food applications in the United States. Standardised glucosylceramide concentrates for cosmetic use fall under MoCRA, and dietary-supplement use falls under DSHEA, subject to supplier documentation.

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Use cases

  • Skin-moisture FFC tablet / soft-gel

    Positioning
    Maintenance of skin moisture functional claim via FFC notification, often paired with hyaluronic acid, collagen peptide, and vitamin C
    Typical usage level
    Glucosylceramide dose in the low single-digit mg/day range as supported by the FFC notification

    Sources

  • Beauty jelly / beauty drink

    Positioning
    Daily-format skin-moisture supplement with familiar Japanese-plant origin storytelling

    Sources

    • Source data — glossary_context.typicalUses

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

  • Moisturising cream / lotion

    Positioning
    Plant-derived clean-beauty barrier story

    Sources

    • Source data — glossary_context.typicalUses

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

  • Sheet mask

    Positioning
    Skin-barrier and dryness-care narrative paired with hyaluronic acid

    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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