Aomori Black Garlic (whole bulb, fermented superfood)

Aomori Farm / Genkoku / Aomori Black-Garlic makers (Fukuchi White Six-Clove) · Aomori, Japan
Fresh & Specialty Supplement Ambient Growing export

Whole bulbs of Aomori Fukuchi-white six-clove garlic fermented/aged ~60 days additive-free into sweet, dried-fruit-like black garlic. Sold as whole-bulb superfood and as tablets. Distinct from extract supplements: this is the additive-free whole-food export line.

The supplierAomori community-based fermentation makers using prefecture's premium Fukuchi-white garlic; whole-village production in Shingo, ages 20-80 involved.
Why it sells abroadPremium single-variety (Fukuchi-white) Aomori origin, additive-free aging, established US shelf presence.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsAdditive-free (confirmed) — Aomori black garlic is 100% Fukuchi White garlic, aged/fermented with no additives or coloring. Organic JAS raw garlic: available from some makers (e.g. Marukoshi, though Iwate) but not verified for all named brands. HACCP at processors (industry norm). Aomori Kuro Ninniku variety is GI-registered.
Pack formats150g/500g whole-bulb retail bags; tablet bottles; bulk cases. Confirmed (150g/500g retail packs on market).
Shelf life~6-12 months ambient sealed typical.
StorageCool dry ambient, sealed; refrigerate to extend.
Minimum orderTypical: per-case B2B
Lead timeTypical: 4-6 weeks sea ambient
CapacityYear-round fermentation from stored raw garlic
Container loadAmbient palletized LCL/FCL
PricingTypical: ~US$ mid-teens / 500g retail
OEM / private labelPrivate label plausible (e.g. for retail chains); category-common but not verified per named brand. Keep unverified.
Wholesale & MOQTypical: 500g whole-bulb packs ~US$ mid-teens retail; B2B per case
Key exporters & distributorsAomori black-garlic wholesalers (青森黒にんにく問屋), Aomori Farm
Export regulationFermented/processed garlic = processed food (not fresh-bulb phytosanitary). Additive-free; confirm US FDA prior-notice/labeling. Whole-food, no health-claim issues vs. supplement formats.
Market demandSteady US natural-foods / superfood demand; gifting in Asia
How to source itAomori grower -> fermentation maker -> wholesaler/exporter -> US retail / Amazon. Aomori black garlic exported to ~25 countries confirmed.
Verified sourceshttps://www.amazon.com/Aomori-17-63oz-Japanese-Fermented-Superfood/dp/B085XV6T5Y (Aomori Farm black garlic 500g whole bulb, US retail); https://shun-gate.com/en/roots/roots_42/ (Aomori/Takko Fukuchi White; black garlic exported to 25 countries)
MakerAomori black-garlic processors (Shingo/Takko area; Fukuchi-white six-clove variety)
OriginAomori, Japan
CategoryFresh & Specialty / Supplement
Available inWorldwide
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelDTC/Online
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2005.99
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