γ-アミノ酪酸 (Gyamma-aminorakusan)
GABA is a non-protein amino acid produced commercially in Japan by lactic-acid bacterial fermentation or chemical synthesis.
FFC notification(s) on file; MOQ from 10–50 kg.
FFC stress and sleep supplements — Daily stress reduction or sleep quality, notified under the Foods with Function Claims system.
Le GABA est un acide aminé non protéique produit commercialement au Japon par fermentation de bactéries lactiques ou par synthèse chimique. Le Japon est leader mondial des applications en alimentation fonctionnelle du GABA, avec des milliers de notifications FFC mentionnant réduction du stress, qualité du sommeil et soutien de la tension artérielle.
| Japon | Catégorie d'ingrédient FFC la plus notifiée au Japon ; plusieurs précédents Tokuho |
|---|---|
| Union européenne | Le statut Novel Food varie selon la source ; au cas par cas |
| États-Unis | Voie complément alimentaire / GRAS |
| Chine | Vérifier la réglementation en vigueur |
Japanese suppliers typically quote 10–50 kg minimums for food-grade fermentation GABA, with smaller R&D quantities sometimes available on a case-by-case basis.
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Allow 6–10 weeks from PO to delivery for standard-grade material; expect longer for COA pulls on novel specifications or for bulk volumes that require new fermentation runs.
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Status depends on the source and concentration of the preparation. Buyers should verify the specific GABA preparation against the EU Novel Food Catalogue and consult the supplier's regulatory dossier before shipping.
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GABA is sold in the US dietary supplement channel under DSHEA. Manufacturers and importers remain responsible for safety, labeling and any pre-market notifications required for new dietary ingredients.
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Standard documents include certificate of analysis (purity, microbiology, heavy metals), allergen statement, GMO/non-GMO statement on substrate origin, BSE/TSE statement, and an explanation of the production microorganism.
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FFC stress and sleep supplements
Functional chocolate
Functional rice products
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Functional beverages
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Pharma Foods International Co., Ltd.
株式会社ファーマフーズ
Leader mondial du GABA obtenu par fermentation naturelle. 80 % de part de marché au Japon. Marque PharmaGABA®. Société cotée. Large portefeuille d'aliments fonctionnels incluant nattokinase, GABA et lactoferrine.
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Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd.
協和発酵バイオ株式会社
Leader mondial de la fermentation. GABA de qualité pharmaceutique. Ingrédients de marque Cognizin® Citicoline, Setria® Glutathione et EYEMUSE®.
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Asahi Biocycle Co., Ltd.
アサヒバイオサイクル株式会社
Valorise les excédents de levure de brasserie issus de la production de bière Asahi. Orientation agricole ; adéquation secondaire pour les ingrédients fonctionnels destinés à l'humain.
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Oryza Oil & Fat Chemical Co., Ltd.
オリザ油化株式会社
Pionnier des ingrédients fonctionnels issus du son de riz depuis plus de 70 ans. Produit plus de 300 extraits d'origine végétale. Son produit phare Oryza Ceramide® est le seul glucosylcéramide de qualité alimentaire approuvé par le Ministère de la Santé au Japon.
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Nisshin Pharma Inc.
日清ファルマ株式会社
Nisshin Seifun Group's pharmaceutical and functional-ingredient subsidiary. Develops and supplies B2B functional ingredients for the supplement and food OEM channels — flagship lines include CoQ10 (Kaneka-licensed), GABA, soy isoflavones, and a broad portfolio of vitamin and amino-acid actives. Substantial export business through Nisshin's global subsidiaries and trading-company partnerships. Reference supplier for compliance-sensitive overseas supplement OEMs.
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Ezaki Glico Co., Ltd.
江崎グリコ株式会社
Tokyo-listed confectionery and dairy group founded 1922 in Osaka. Best-known internationally for Pocky, Pretz, and the Glico caramel brands. Beyond consumer brands, the group operates a substantial dairy-and-functional-food business (functional yogurt, BB-12 / LGG probiotic licensing, GABA-positioning beverages). Major OEM partner for Japanese-style confectionery export and increasingly probiotic / functional-food contract manufacturing for retail private brands.
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Megmilk Snow Brand Co., Ltd.
雪印メグミルク株式会社
Tokyo-listed dairy and food company, formed 2009 from the merger of Snow Brand Milk Products and Megmilk. Operates Hokkaido-anchored dairy production for fresh milk, butter, cheese, and yogurt, plus a substantial functional-dairy line (Gaba milk, MBP bone-density milk-protein). Major OEM partner for dairy retail private-label and increasingly active in plant-based-dairy alternatives for Asian export.
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Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
味の素株式会社
Tokyo-listed amino-acid and food-ingredient group founded 1909. Inventor of monosodium glutamate (umami, 1908) and a global B2B supplier of amino-acid-based functional ingredients, sweeteners, and flavour systems. Operates 100+ production sites globally. Reference supplier for amino-acid science globally — the L-glutamate pathway, BCAA blends, and many functional-food amino-acid ingredients trace to Ajinomoto R&D.
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