At a glance
- Japanese name
- 森野吉野葛本舗
- Established
- 1570
- Location
- Uda (Yoshino), Nara
- English support
- Available
- Export experience
- USA (Fulamingo, ChefShop, Japanese Pantry)
- Website
- morino-kuzu.com/en
Editor's scoring
Overall 12/25 (48%)
- English supportStrong
- Export experienceAdequate
- Certification breadthMinimal
- MOQ flexibilityLimited
- Lead timeLimited
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About
450-year family operation. Three-week root beating, 10-rinse spring water purification. Strongest export infrastructure among kudzu producers.
Ingredients offered
- GlossaryRaw material2 suppliers
Kudzu Starch
葛粉
Kudzu starch is extracted from the thick tuberous root of Pueraria montana. Traditional Japanese production (吉野晒し) involves repeated water-washing of crushed roots over several weeks. Yoshino (Nara) and Akizuki (Fukuoka) are historic production centers; pure Yoshino-kuzu is a premium category with centuries-long continuous production.
Yoshino (Nara), Akizuki (Fukuoka) +2MOQ 20–50 kg
Track record
Client types served
- North American supplement and beauty brands
How to talk to Morino Yoshino
- Email inquiry
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (Japan hours)
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (EU hours)
- ✗ Not available
- Video meeting (US hours)
- ✓ Available
- In-person at their facility (Japan)
- ✓ By appointment
- Overseas in-person
- Conditional — major exhibitions (in-cosmetics, Cosmoprof, FOODEX) and select trade missions
- Languages
- English, Japanese
- Preferred first contact
- Email via OEM JAPAN inquiry form with company profile, target market, and indicative volume
Information based on public sources, manufacturer verification pending
FAQ about Morino Yoshino
Q. What does Morino Yoshino produce?
Morino Yoshino is listed on this platform with 1 ingredient for overseas B2B sourcing. Their listed categories include food ingredients. Examples include Kudzu Starch.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Morino Yoshino official site
Q. Where is Morino Yoshino located, and how does that affect shipping?
Morino Yoshino is based in Uda (Yoshino), Nara, Japan (established 1570). Most Japanese manufacturers ship internationally via Tokyo, Osaka, or Yokohama ports; expect 4–8 weeks typical lead time for production and 2–4 weeks for ocean freight to North America/Europe.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Industry knowledge — Japanese export logistics
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Q. Does Morino Yoshino support overseas buyers in English?
Yes. Morino Yoshino is set up to communicate with overseas buyers in English. Initial inquiries are routed through OEM JAPAN's operator team to ensure clear specification handoff.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What certifications and export experience does Morino Yoshino have?
Morino Yoshino has not registered specific third-party certifications on this platform — request COA, GMP statement, and ISO documentation directly via the inquiry form. They have prior export experience (markets served include: USA (Fulamingo, ChefShop, Japanese Pantry)).
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What's the inquiry process for Morino Yoshino?
Submit an inquiry through OEM JAPAN's form on this page describing your target product, target market, MOQ, and timeline. The operator team verifies the inquiry, contacts Morino Yoshino on your behalf, and returns with availability, pricing, lead time, and required documentation. There is no direct fee for buyers using this matching service.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — buyer guide
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Last updated: 2026-04-23