Componente activoFuncionales marinos

Okinawa Mozuku Fucoidan

沖縄モズク由来フコイダン (Okinawa Mozuku Fucoidan)

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At a glance

Nombre japonés沖縄モズク由来フコイダン
RomajiOkinawa Mozuku Fucoidan
Nombre INCICladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
CategoríaFuncionales marinos
Regiones de origenOkinawa Prefecture (Ishigaki, Miyako, Onna, Kumejima)
MOQ típico1-100 kg (polvo, extracto)
Estado regulatorio en JapónIngrediente alimentario; aceptado por FFC
Proveedores listados5 proveedores

Sobre este ingrediente

Polisacárido sulfatado procedente del mozuku de Okinawa (Cladosiphon okamuranus). El mayor contenido de fucoidano entre las algas comerciales (pureza de hasta el 85–90 %).

Estado regulatorio

JapónIngrediente alimentario; aceptado por FFC
Unión EuropeaPuede aplicarse la evaluación Novel Food
Estados UnidosGRAS autoafirmado para alimentos

FAQ for OEM buyers

Q. What MOQ and lead time should we plan for Japanese fucoidan?

Industry-typical MOQ for purified fucoidan concentrate is in the 1–10 kg range per lot, with 6–12 week lead times because most producers run scheduled extraction campaigns rather than continuous production. The mozuku raw material itself is harvested seasonally (April–June for Okinawa Cladosiphon okamuranus), so suppliers buffer with frozen or dried intermediate stock. For larger volumes (50 kg+) or for custom molecular-weight specifications, expect longer lead times and request a manufacturing schedule confirmation in writing.

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Q. What documentation should accompany a fucoidan shipment?

A standard fucoidan supplier package includes: (1) per-lot CoA with fucose %, total sulfate %, molecular weight (or MW distribution), uronic acid %, residual protein, residual ash, and heavy metals (notably arsenic — relevant for seaweed-derived ingredients), (2) microbiological certificate (total plate count, yeast/mould, coliform, E. coli, Salmonella), (3) source-species declaration with binomial name (e.g., Cladosiphon okamuranus, Saccharina japonica) and harvesting region, (4) allergen statement, and (5) extraction-process description sufficient to demonstrate solvent residues are within applicable limits. For EU shipments, a non-Novel-Food self-declaration or reference to an authorised Novel Food entry should be supplied where applicable.

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Q. Are kosher / halal / organic certifications available for Japanese fucoidan?

Availability is supplier-specific. Marinova's Maritech fucoidans (Australian, not Japanese) hold non-GMO and EU/USDA NOP organic certifications and are widely cited as the only certified-organic fucoidan in the world. For Japanese mozuku-derived fucoidan, organic certification of the seaweed source is unusual because most mozuku is wild-harvested or cultivated under Okinawan aquaculture practices that have not been brought into a formal organic scheme. Kosher and halal certification can usually be arranged for the extraction step but should be confirmed in the RFQ rather than assumed.

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Q. What is the practical price-sensitivity profile for fucoidan?

Three factors dominate the per-kilo pricing: (1) source species — Cladosiphon okamuranus (Okinawa mozuku) is comparatively easier to source than deep-water kombu, while Mekabu/Undaria fucoidan tends to attract premium pricing due to lower yield, (2) purity and standardisation — a 'crude' fucoidan-rich seaweed extract may run a fraction of the price of a >85% purity fucoidan with a specified molecular-weight window, and (3) certifications — GRAS / Novel Food / organic status materially shifts pricing. Annual mozuku harvest variability (heat-stress events such as the 2015 dip) can also tighten supply and move pricing for material sourced from Okinawa.

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Q. What contractual considerations are unique to fucoidan supply?

Beyond standard food-ingredient supply terms, buyers should consider: (a) species-and-region lock-in clauses (so the supplier cannot silently substitute a different brown-seaweed source between lots), (b) molecular-weight and sulfate-content tolerance ranges as part of the spec — out-of-tolerance lots should be a recognised rejection ground, (c) reservation of seasonal harvest capacity if you need larger volumes (April–June mozuku window), and (d) for EU-bound material, written confirmation of which Novel Food entry the product relies upon (or a basis for non-Novel-Food status). Indemnification on regulatory misclassification is worth negotiating explicitly given the structural variability of fucoidan as a category.

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Use cases

  • Anti-aging facial serum / essence (cosmetic)

    Positioning
    Marine bioscience / 'Japanese ocean heritage' moisturising story
    Typical usage level
    0.1–1.0% w/w of fucoidan-standardised extract; higher if using a whole-seaweed extract
    Formulation notes
    Fucoidan is a high-molecular-weight, water-soluble polysaccharide and contributes to viscosity; add to the aqueous phase before emulsification. Pair with hyaluronic acid for a layered moisturisation story. Note that the cosmetic INCI label is 'Fucoidan' regardless of seaweed source — for marketing claims tied to a specific seaweed (e.g., Okinawa mozuku), the source should be substantiated in marketing copy and on the spec sheet.

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  • Immune-support / general wellness supplement (capsule or tablet)

    Positioning
    Japanese mozuku heritage, immune-modulation positioning grounded in published Cladosiphon-fucoidan research
    Typical usage level
    Commonly 100–300 mg fucoidan per daily serving; the Marinova Maritech precedent is up to 250 mg/day in EU/US authorised use
    Formulation notes
    For US sales, structure-function claim language must be DSHEA-compliant; avoid disease claims. For Japan, evidence-backed FFC notification is the route to specific functional claims. Note immune-modulation evidence in humans is preliminary — pilot RCTs exist (e.g., NK-cell pilot study with Cladosiphon okamuranus fucoidan) but should not be overstated.

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  • Hydrating sheet mask (cosmetic)

    Positioning
    Marine-themed range; pairs naturally with seaweed extracts and minerals
    Typical usage level
    0.05–0.5% w/w fucoidan in the impregnating essence
    Formulation notes
    Fucoidan's high water-binding capacity contributes to immediate sensorial moisturisation. The brown-seaweed origin can produce a faint colour in the essence — formulators often pair with a mild chelator and antioxidant to maintain visual stability over the product's shelf life.

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  • Functional beverage / shot (Japan-domestic FFC opportunity)

    Positioning
    Bowel-function or general wellness, leveraging existing FFC precedent for Okinawa mozuku fucoidan
    Typical usage level
    Per the FFC notification dossier referenced in the SKU; varies by submitted evidence
    Formulation notes
    Functional beverages must replicate the fucoidan species, dose, and matrix used in the underlying clinical evidence to be defensible under FFC. For pH-sensitive formulations, fucoidan is generally stable across mildly acidic to neutral pH but should be validated in the specific beverage system.

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