Funcionales marinos

Japan dominates marine bioactive R&D, particularly in fucoidan (sulfated polysaccharide from kombu/mozuku), Okinawa-sourced fucoidan-rich mozuku, and salmon nasal cartilage proteoglycan. These have multiple FFC notifications and are featured in published peer-reviewed studies. Many are exclusively produced in Japan.

Yes. All major marine ingredient suppliers from Japan have provided radiation test certificates as standard since 2011. Most products are sourced from Hokkaido, Okinawa, or western Japan (Kyushu, Shikoku) — far from the 2011 affected zone — and routinely test below EU/US/China import limits. COA with radiation results is standard.

Premium marine actives like fucoidan and proteoglycan typically start at 1–5 kg for samples and 10–25 kg for commercial orders. Pricing is high (¥10,000–50,000/kg range) reflecting low yield and proprietary extraction processes. R&D quantities are usually available.

Plant-derived marine ingredients (kombu, mozuku-derived fucoidan, sea grape extract) are vegan. Animal-derived marine ingredients (salmon proteoglycan, shark cartilage chondroitin, oyster pearl extract) are not. Confirm source organism before formulating for vegan-positioned products.