Why source from Japan
Hata Soda's Codd-bottle production at scale is uniquely Japanese; nostalgic packaging is core to international retail positioning.
Key spec
Sugar 9-12%; carbonation 3.5-4.5 vol; flavour-extract carry-over 0.05-0.1%; iconic Codd marble seal.
Typical end-product
Asian retail export, gift-economy retail, hospitality summer drink.
At a glance
- Suppliers listed
- Phase 1 onboarding in progress
- Typical MOQ
- 1,000+ bottles (200 ml); pallet-scale wholesale
- Typical lead time
- 4–8 weeks
- Regions of origin
- Tokyo (Hata Soda), Osaka, Various regional producers
- Category
- Beverage ingredients
- Harvest season
- Year-round (continuous production)
- Japan regulatory status
- Food product; beverage labelling under JAS
- Japanese name
- ラムネ
- Romaji
- ラムネ
About this ingredient
Japanese carbonated soda packaged in the iconic Codd-neck bottle (sealed by a marble pushed down on first opening). Hata Soda (Tokyo, founded 1884) and other regional ramune producers maintain the heritage Codd-bottle production. The iconic packaging and nostalgic Japanese branding make ramune a recognisable export retail item across Asia, North America, and Europe. Original ramune flavour is lemon-lime; modern variants include yuzu, melon, sakura, matcha. Distinct from existing beverage entries.
Regulatory status
| Japan | Food product; beverage labelling under JAS |
|---|---|
| EU | Food import; carbonated-beverage classification |
| United States | GRAS; FDA Prior Notice |
| China | GACC; carbonated-beverage labelling |
Looking for alternatives?
Common reasons buyers swap to a different ingredient — and what we'd suggest based on this ingredient's profile.
Vegan / plant-based alternatives
Ramune (Japanese Codd-Bottle Soda) is animal-derived. If you need a non-animal source with similar functions, consider:
Sake Extract
日本酒エキス
INCI Sake Extract (cosmetic) — JSCI ingredient; MOQ from 10–30 kg (cosmetic extract) / 50–500 L (bulk for food use).
Plant-based· shares 3 categories
Sencha Extract
煎茶エキス
FFC notification(s) on file; MOQ from 20–100 kg.
Plant-based· shares 2 categories
Hojicha (Roasted Green Tea)
焙じ茶
MOQ from 20–100 kg (powder); 50–200 kg (loose).
Plant-based· shares 2 categories
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Japanese suppliers
Phase 1 manufacturer onboarding is in progress. If you are actively sourcing this ingredient and would like to be introduced to candidate Japanese producers, send an inquiry and our team will return with options.
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Last updated: 2026-05-05