Salmon Nasal Cartilage Proteoglycan
サケ鼻軟骨プロテオグリカン (Sake Bi-Nankotsu Proteoglycan)
At a glance
| Japanese name | サケ鼻軟骨プロテオグリカン |
|---|---|
| Romaji | Sake Bi-Nankotsu Proteoglycan |
| INCI name | Proteoglycan |
| Category | Cosmetic raw materials |
| Regions of origin | Aomori Prefecture |
| Harvest season | Salmon season (Autumn-Winter) |
| Typical MOQ | 100 g – 10 kg |
| Typical lead time | 4-8 weeks |
| Price range | TBD |
| Japan regulatory status | PMDA approved for cosmetics; FFC-accepted for joint comfort and skin elasticity |
| Suppliers listed | 5 suppliers |
About this ingredient
Proteoglycan extracted from salmon nasal cartilage, developed at Hirosaki University in Aomori Prefecture. Water-retention capacity approximately 1.3 times that of hyaluronic acid.
Regulatory status
| Japan | PMDA approved for cosmetics; FFC-accepted for joint comfort and skin elasticity |
|---|---|
| EU | CosIng listed (confirm current) |
| United States | Acceptable for cosmetics under MoCRA |
| China | Confirm IECIC listing |
Japanese suppliers
Ichimaru Pharcos Co., Ltd.
一丸ファルコス株式会社
Motosu, GifuEst. 1959English supportExport experienceCOSMOSEcocertProteoglycan F (food grade) and Proteoglycan IPC (cosmetic grade)
Kakuhiro Co., Ltd.
株式会社角弘
Aomori City, AomoriAomori PG brand; mass-production pioneer since 2003
Astrim Co., Ltd.
株式会社アストリム
GifuProteoglycan F in FFC skin-elasticity supplements
DyDo DRINCO, Inc.
ダイドードリンコ株式会社
OsakaEnglish supportExport experienceHirosaki University co-research; proteoglycan + black ginger + raw coffee bean formulation
Ihara Fisheries Co., Ltd.
井原水産株式会社
HokkaidoPotential byproduct supply from Hokkaido salmon processing
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Last updated: 2026-04-24