Why source from Japan
Iwate yamabudō has GI-protected wine status; only origin with established cooperative-scale juice and concentrate processing for export.
Key spec
Anthocyanin 1,500–4,000 mg/L juice; resveratrol 5–25 mg/100g fruit; total polyphenol 800–2,500 mg/L.
Typical end-product
Resveratrol-positioned supplements, super-fruit RTD juice, heritage-positioned retail wine and jam.
At a glance
- Suppliers listed
- 1 supplier
- Typical MOQ
- 100 L juice; 10–50 kg concentrate; 1–10 kg extract
- Typical lead time
- 6–10 weeks (food); 10–14 weeks (extract)
- Regions of origin
- Iwate (Kuji, Kunohe), Aomori, Hokkaido, Tōhoku generally
- Category
- Food ingredients
- Harvest season
- September – October
- Japan regulatory status
- Food product; CosIng-comparable extract status for cosmetic use
- INCI name
- Vitis Coignetiae Fruit Extract
- Japanese name
- 山ぶどう
- Romaji
- Yamabudō
About this ingredient
Wild Japanese grape (Vitis coignetiae) native to Tōhoku and Hokkaido. Dramatically smaller and more acidic than European wine grapes, but with anthocyanin and resveratrol concentrations 2–4× higher. Iwate Prefecture is the centre of commercial cultivation and processing — local cooperatives produce yamabudō juice, jelly, wine, and increasingly resveratrol-rich extract concentrates for the international supplement market. Iwate's Kuji and Kunohe districts have GI-protected branding for yamabudō wine.
Regulatory status
| Japan | Food product; CosIng-comparable extract status for cosmetic use |
|---|---|
| EU | Food import; CosIng evaluation per specific extract |
| United States | GRAS for fruit-derived foods; MoCRA cosmetic use |
| China | Imported food product; GACC registration for industrial-scale supply |
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
Yamabudō (Japanese Wild Grape) is animal-derived. If you need a non-animal source with similar functions, consider:
Amazake (Sweet Koji Beverage)
甘酒
MOQ from 50–200 L (bottled) / 20–50 kg (concentrate).
Plant-based· shares 4 categories
GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)
γ-アミノ酪酸
FFC notification(s) on file; MOQ from 10–50 kg.
Plant-based· shares 4 categories
Shikuwasa (Citrus depressa)
シークヮーサー
Citrus depressa Hayata source; INCI Citrus Depressa Fruit Extract; MOQ from 100 L (fresh juice); 1-10 kg (extract).
Plant-based· shares 4 categories
Easier China regulatory path
Yamabudō (Japanese Wild Grape) faces a more restrictive regulatory pathway in China. These alternatives have a simpler status in that market:
Amazake (Sweet Koji Beverage)
甘酒
MOQ from 50–200 L (bottled) / 20–50 kg (concentrate).
Simpler in China· shares 4 categories
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
ガラクトミセス発酵濾液
INCI Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate; MOQ from 10–50 kg.
Simpler in China· shares 3 categories
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Japanese suppliers
Satoyamaya
里山屋
Iwate yamabudō juice and extract
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Last updated: 2026-05-05