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Kudzu Starch

葛粉 (Kuzu ko)

Mengapa memilih Jepang

Sourced from Yoshino (Nara) and Akizuki (Fukuoka) with year-round Japanese supply, consistent quality, and traceability to the prefecture of origin.

Spesifikasi utama

MOQ from 20–50 kg.

Produk akhir tipikal

Premium wagashi and gluten-free desserts — Authentic Japanese gluten-free thickener for kuzu-mochi cubes, warabi-mochi blends, and chilled translucent jellies for café and luxury-retail channels.

Sekilas

Pemasok terdaftar
2 pemasok
MOQ tipikal
20–50 kg
Waktu tunggu tipikal
8–16 minggu (metode tradisional lambat)
Daerah asal
Yoshino (Nara), Akizuki (Fukuoka), Oita, Mie
Kategori
Bahan makanan
Musim panen
November – Maret (penggalian akar)
Status regulasi Jepang
Food Sanitation Act
Nama Jepang
葛粉
Romaji
Kuzu ko

Tentang bahan ini

Pati kudzu diekstrak dari akar umbi tebal Pueraria montana. Produksi tradisional Jepang (吉野晒し) melibatkan pencucian berulang akar yang telah dihancurkan selama beberapa minggu. Yoshino (Nara) dan Akizuki (Fukuoka) adalah pusat produksi bersejarah; kudzu Yoshino murni adalah kategori premium dengan produksi berkelanjutan selama berabad-abad.

Status regulasi

JepangFood Sanitation Act
Uni EropaAturan impor pangan
Amerika SerikatFDA
TiongkokVerifikasi impor

FAQ untuk pembeli OEM

Q. Why are lead times for kuzuko longer than for other starches?

Production is constrained by (1) a winter-only root harvest (November to March, when starch content peaks and the foliage has died back) and (2) the 30- to 90-day cold-water washing cycle of the traditional process. Industry-typical MOQ is 20–50 kg with 8–16 week lead times depending on whether existing stock can be drawn against the current season's production.

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Q. Should I specify '100% hon-kuzu' or accept blended kuzuko?

On the Japanese domestic market a large share of products labelled simply '葛粉' (kuzuko) are actually blends of kudzu starch with sweet potato starch (sometimes only a small fraction is true kudzu). For premium positioning, request '本葛 100%' (100% hon-kuzu) and a starch-composition certificate or a producer attestation. Pricing differs by an order of magnitude, so this is the single most important spec point.

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Q. What COA parameters should I request from a kuzuko supplier?

Ask for: starch purity (typical hon-kuzu >95%), moisture (≤16%), ash, microbiological limits (total plate count, yeast/mold, coliforms, E. coli), heavy metals (Pb, As, Cd), pesticide residues if claiming organic, and a starch-source certificate confirming Pueraria lobata origin (vs. sweet potato or corn). For export, also request allergen-free statement and non-GMO declaration.

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Q. Are there export-control or invasive-species considerations?

Pueraria lobata (kudzu) is classified as an invasive species in the United States, but the regulation applies to live plant material — processed starch is not restricted on those grounds. However, US, EU, and several Asian markets apply standard plant-derived food-import controls; confirm pesticide residue limits on the destination market and ensure the import is correctly declared as 'starch from Pueraria lobata root' rather than 'kudzu plant material'.

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Contoh penggunaan

  • Premium wagashi and gluten-free desserts

    Positioning
    Authentic Japanese gluten-free thickener for kuzu-mochi cubes, warabi-mochi blends, and chilled translucent jellies for café and luxury-retail channels.
    Tingkat pemakaian tipikal
    8–15% by weight of the liquid base, depending on the desired firmness.
    Catatan formulasi
    Dissolve in cold water before heating; gels at approximately 70–80 °C. Re-melts on heating, allowing thermo-reversible textures.
  • Premium ankake and Japanese restaurant sauce thickener

    Positioning
    Substitute for potato or corn starch in restaurant sauces where a glossier, more elastic mouthfeel and cleaner flavor are desired.
    Tingkat pemakaian tipikal
    1–3% in finished sauce.
    Catatan formulasi
    Slurry in cold dashi or water, add late in cooking, simmer briefly to clarify. Sauce remains glossy on chilled storage longer than corn-starch versions.

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  • Convalescent / wellness 'kuzu-yu' beverages

    Positioning
    Heritage 'warming starch drink' positioned for winter wellness lines, often combined with ginger or umeboshi.
    Catatan formulasi
    5–8% kuzuko in hot water with sugar; gives the characteristic translucent, viscous texture.

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  • Gluten-free baking and binding ingredient

    Positioning
    Specialty gluten-free flour blends for premium bakeries, where kuzu provides binding and a distinctive snap to crackers and biscuits.
    Tingkat pemakaian tipikal
    5–20% of the dry-flour blend.

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