Shiso (Perilla) Seed
シソ種子 (Shiso-shushi)
Why source from Japan
Domestic Japanese cultivation provides traceability and pesticide control that imported supply rarely matches; cold-press seed-oil and exfoliating cosmetic supply chains established.
Key spec
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) 60-65% of fat; protein 22-26%; rosmarinic acid carry-over 0.05-0.2%.
Typical end-product
Omega-3 supplement seed oil, plant-protein fortification, exfoliating cosmetic scrubs.
At a glance
- Suppliers listed
- 3 suppliers
- Typical MOQ
- 10–50 kg whole seed; 5–25 kg seed meal; 1–10 kg cosmetic extract
- Typical lead time
- 6–10 weeks
- Regions of origin
- Aichi, Hokkaido, Niigata, Tochigi
- Category
- functional-food-ingredients
- Harvest season
- September – October
- Japan regulatory status
- Food product; FFC notifications exist for omega-3 fortification; cosmetic JSCI listed
- INCI name
- Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract
- Japanese name
- シソ種子
- Romaji
- Shiso-shushi
About this ingredient
Seeds of red and green perilla (shiso, Perilla frutescens) — a high-omega-3 (alpha-linolenic acid) seed grown in Japan and traditionally pressed for perilla seed oil (shiso-yu). Distinct from the existing 'shiso-extract' (leaf-derived) and 'perilla-seed-oil' (the pressed oil) — this entry is the seed and seed-meal ingredient. Used in functional-food applications (omega-3 fortification, plant-protein blends), as a baking and confectionery ingredient (gomashio-style accents), and as a cosmetic exfoliant. Aichi, Hokkaido, and Niigata anchor the principal cultivation.
Regulatory status
| Japan | Food product; FFC notifications exist for omega-3 fortification; cosmetic JSCI listed |
|---|---|
| EU | Food import; CosIng listed (Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract) |
| United States | GRAS by traditional use; MoCRA cosmetic use |
| China | GACC food facility registration |
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Vegan / plant-based alternatives
Shiso (Perilla) Seed is animal-derived. If you need a non-animal source with similar functions, consider:
GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)
γ-アミノ酪酸
FFC notification(s) on file; MOQ from 10–50 kg.
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Easier China regulatory path
Shiso (Perilla) Seed faces a more restrictive regulatory pathway in China. These alternatives have a simpler status in that market:
GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)
γ-アミノ酪酸
FFC notification(s) on file; MOQ from 10–50 kg.
Simpler in China· shares 4 categories
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
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Simpler in China· shares 3 categories
Rice-Derived Glucosylceramide
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FFC notification(s) on file; MOQ from 5–20 kg.
Simpler in China· shares 3 categories
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Japanese suppliers
Ogawa & Co., Ltd.
小川香料株式会社
Chuo, TokyoEst. 1893English supportExport experienceISO 22000FSSC 22000Shiso seed flavour and fragrance derivatives
Ichimaru Pharcos Co., Ltd.
一丸ファルコス株式会社
Motosu, GifuEst. 1959English supportExport experienceCOSMOSEcocertShiso seed cosmetic-grade extract
Oryza Oil & Fat Chemical Co., Ltd.
オリザ油化株式会社
Ichinomiya, AichiEst. 1954English supportExport experience
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Last updated: 2026-05-05