At a glance
- Japanese name
- 太陽化学株式会社
- Established
- 1948
- Location
- Yokkaichi, Mie
- English support
- Full English website; Taiyo International, Inc. in North America
- Export experience
- US, EU, China, SE Asia
- Certifications
- FDA GRAS (GRAS Notice No. 209), ISO, HACCP
- Website
- www.taiyokagaku.com
Editor's scoring
Overall 17/25 (68%)
- English supportExcellent
- Export experienceStrong
- Certification breadthStrong
- MOQ flexibilityLimited
- Lead timeLimited
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About
Global leader in functional food and cosmetic raw materials. Established the world's first patented enzymatic method for high-purity L-theanine production. 'Suntheanine®' brand marketed worldwide. 2009 Japanese Society for Agricultural Chemistry Technology Award. Also produces hatomugi, green tea catechin.
Ingredients offered
- GlossaryRaw material10 suppliers
Sencha Extract
煎茶エキス
Sencha is the most widely consumed Japanese green tea. The extract form is spray-dried or concentrated for use in beverages, supplements, and functional foods. Catechins, L-theanine, caffeine, and chlorophyll are key actives. Several FFC products cite sencha polyphenol or specific catechin content for metabolism claims.
Shizuoka, Kagoshima +2MOQ 20–100 kg - GlossaryRaw material12 suppliers
Matcha Powder
抹茶
Matcha is stone-ground tea powder made from shade-grown tencha green tea leaves. Japan's traditional production centers are Uji (Kyoto), Nishio (Aichi), and Shizuoka. Uji matcha is a protected geographical indication (GI). Nishio no Matcha was previously a GI but its registration was withdrawn in February 2020 and it is now protected as a Regional Collective Trademark. Export demand has grown sharply since the 2010s.
Uji (Kyoto) GI, Nishio (Aichi) Regional Collective Trademark +2MOQ 10–50 kg - GlossaryRaw material6 suppliers
Hojicha (Roasted Green Tea)
焙じ茶
Hojicha is a Japanese green tea that has been roasted at high temperature, producing a distinctive toasty, low-astringency, low-caffeine beverage. The powdered form is used in ice cream, baked goods, specialty lattes, and confectionery. Export demand has grown as a caffeine-lower alternative to matcha.
Kyoto (Uji, Wazuka), Shizuoka +1MOQ 20–100 kg (powder); 50–200 kg (loose)
Track record
Client types served
- European cosmetic and food brands
- North American supplement and beauty brands
- Asia-Pacific exporters and distributors
How to talk to Taiyo Kagaku Co., Ltd.
- Email inquiry
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (Japan hours)
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (EU hours)
- ✓ 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 Taiyo Kagaku Co., Ltd.
Q. What does Taiyo Kagaku Co., Ltd. produce?
Taiyo Kagaku Co., Ltd. is listed on this platform with 4 ingredients for overseas B2B sourcing. Their listed categories include marine functional ingredients, beverage ingredients, and food ingredients. Examples include L-Theanine, Sencha Extract, and Matcha Powder.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Taiyo Kagaku Co., Ltd. official site
Q. Where is Taiyo Kagaku Co., Ltd. located, and how does that affect shipping?
Taiyo Kagaku Co., Ltd. is based in Yokkaichi, Mie, Japan (established 1948). 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 Taiyo Kagaku Co., Ltd. support overseas buyers in English?
Yes. Full English website; Taiyo International, Inc. in North America 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 Taiyo Kagaku Co., Ltd. have?
Taiyo Kagaku Co., Ltd. holds FDA GRAS (GRAS Notice No. 209), ISO, and HACCP. They have prior export experience (markets served include: US, EU, China, SE Asia).
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What's the inquiry process for Taiyo Kagaku Co., Ltd.?
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 Taiyo Kagaku Co., Ltd. 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