Fermented Black Garlic (Aomori)

Aomori Black Garlic (青森黒にんにく) — e.g. Okadou / regional makers · Aomori (Takko/Tohoku), Japan
Fresh & Specialty Supplement Ambient Established export

Black garlic is whole garlic slow-fermented at controlled heat/humidity for weeks, turning it sweet, soft and rich in S-allylcysteine — marketed as an antioxidant health food. Aomori, Japan's top garlic region, is a leading premium source. It is shelf-stable and exports as a processed health food/condiment. Sold as whole bulbs, peeled cloves and capsules.

The supplierTypical: Aomori processors fermenting local Fukuchi-white garlic in temperature/humidity-controlled chambers for ~3-4 weeks.
Why it sells abroadPremium Aomori-origin antioxidant health food in a phytosanitary-friendly processed form.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsHalal (confirmed-available): Takara Co. (Takko, Aomori, Aomori Black Garlic Association member) acquired Halal certification in May 2015 for Muslim markets. Organic (confirmed-positioning): Takko Shoji produces black garlic via organic farming, additive-free. HACCP: typical but not individually verified. No phytosanitary barrier (processed/fermented).
Pack formatsWhole bulbs, peeled-clove pouches, capsules/extract. Keep existing.
Shelf life6-12 months ambient. Keep existing.
StorageAmbient, cool/dry; refrigerate to extend.
Minimum orderTypical: 1 mixed pallet
Lead timeTypical: 3-6 weeks
CapacityGarlic harvest summer; fermented and shipped year-round
Container loadTypical: LCL/FCL by program
PricingTypical: premium health-food pricing
OEM / private labelPrivate-label and bulk available (plausible/typical for Aomori processors; Takara engages in production/processing/sales domestically and internationally). Keep existing.
Wholesale & MOQTypical: JPY 800-2,500 per pack/bulb set FOB
Key exporters & distributorsAomori black-garlic exporters, JFC/Wismettac, health-food importers
Export regulationProcessed (heat-fermented) garlic is not fresh produce — avoids fresh-garlic phytosanitary limits; ships as processed food/supplement with standard import compliance. Health claims limited to structure-function where allowed.
Market demandTypical: strong Western and Asian health-food demand
How to source itAomori (Takko) processor (e.g. Takara Co., Takko Shoji) -> health-food importer -> retail.
Verified sourceshttp://takara229.com/en/about/; https://black-garlic-takko-shoji.jp/
MakerAomori black-garlic processors
OriginAomori (Takko/Tohoku), Japan
CategoryFresh & Specialty / Supplement
Available inUS, GB, FR +5 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2005.99 (processed); 2106.90 (supplement form)
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Profile maintained by Japonity (japonity.com), May 2026. General sourcing information only — confirm current availability, pricing, MOQ and the destination market's import rules with the maker or exporter before contracting. Japonity is not affiliated with this brand.