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Sake Lees Extract

酒粕エキス (Sakekasu ekisu)

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Why source from Japan

Sourced from Niigata and Hyōgo (Nada) with year-round Japanese supply, consistent quality, and traceability to the prefecture of origin.

Key spec

INCI Sake Lees Extract / Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract; MOQ from 10–30 kg.

Typical end-product

Hand cream — Brewer-hands heritage story — the most direct narrative pairing for the ingredient; supports premium positioning at gift-and-souvenir price points and within Japanese-export hand-care lines.

At a glance

Suppliers listed
4 suppliers
Typical MOQ
10–30 kg
Typical lead time
4–8 weeks
Regions of origin
Niigata, Hyōgo (Nada), Kyoto (Fushimi), Hiroshima (Saijō)
Category
Cosmetic raw materials
Harvest season
October – April (sake brewing season)
Japan regulatory status
Listed under multiple JSCI names depending on form
INCI name
Sake Lees Extract / Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Japanese name
酒粕エキス
Romaji
Sakekasu ekisu

About this ingredient

Sake lees (酒粕, sakekasu) is the residual solid obtained after pressing fermented rice mash in sake brewing. Used in cosmetics for amino acids, peptides, and yeast-derived bioactives. Major sake-producing regions (Niigata, Nada, Fushimi, Saijō) supply upstream material. Well-suited to sustainability narratives as an upcycled brewing byproduct.

Regulatory status

JapanListed under multiple JSCI names depending on form
EUCosIng listed
United StatesINCI recognized
ChinaVerify current IECIC listing

FAQ for OEM buyers

Q. What is the typical MOQ and lead time for sake lees extract?

Supplier-disclosed industry ranges are typically 10–30 kg with 4–8 week lead times. Sake brewing season runs October–April, so primary sakekasu supply for any given year is concentrated in those months; cosmetic extract producers typically buffer with stored sakekasu through the off-season but may quote longer lead times for premium single-brewery origin material.

Sources · Last reviewed: 2026-04-26

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Q. Can buyers source sake lees extract from a specific named brewery?

Yes. Several Japanese fermentation-cosmetic specialists offer single-brewery origin sakekasu extracts, often from named breweries in Niigata, Nada (Hyōgo), Fushimi (Kyoto), or Saijō (Hiroshima). These typically carry premium pricing, lower MOQ ceilings, and longer lead times than aggregated-source material. For brands building 'craft fermentation' positioning, the brewery story can be a meaningful differentiator.

Sources · Last reviewed: 2026-04-26

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Q. Does sake lees extract carry an alcohol declaration concern for export?

Cosmetic-grade sake lees extract is typically processed to remove or minimize residual ethanol, but the COA should declare residual ethanol content. For Halal-positioned export markets, alcohol content and source require careful documentation; Halal-certified sake-derived cosmetic ingredients are limited and typically require explicit certification rather than industry-general assumption.

Sources · Last reviewed: 2026-04-26

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Use cases

  • Hand cream

    Positioning
    Brewer-hands heritage story — the most direct narrative pairing for the ingredient; supports premium positioning at gift-and-souvenir price points and within Japanese-export hand-care lines.
    Typical usage level
    1–10% in hand cream

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  • Sake-themed bath additive (yu-no-moto)

    Positioning
    Heritage bath culture — ties sake-derived skincare to Japanese onsen and sento bathing tradition; works at gift retail and tourism channels.
    Typical usage level
    5–30% of sakekasu solids in powdered bath additive

    Sources

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

  • Moisturizing essence / sheet mask

    Positioning
    'Fermented beauty' / 和発酵 narrative — pairs with Galactomyces ferment filtrate, rice bran extract, and rice ferment filtrate for a multi-component fermented-rice story.
    Typical usage level
    1–10% in essence

    Sources

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

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Last updated: 2026-04-24

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