Itoen / Aiya Matcha & Green-Tea Catechin Extract

Aiya Matcha / catechin extract · Aichi (Nishio) / Kyoto (Uji), Japan
Fresh & Specialty Supplement Ambient Established export

Beyond ceremonial matcha, Aiya supplies food-grade matcha and standardized green-tea catechin/EGCG extracts used in supplements, functional foods and beverages. These antioxidant ingredients are a major Japanese functional-food export. Shelf-stable powders and extracts ship with standard food/ingredient compliance, subject to supplement claim rules. Sold as bulk extract, tins and stick packs.

The supplierTypical: large matcha producer with overseas subsidiaries supplying food/beverage industry and supplements.
Why it sells abroadTrusted matcha house also supplying standardized catechin/EGCG extracts for the global functional-food industry.

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CertificationsOrganic (confirmed): JAS Organic (by OMIC) and NOP Organic (by QAI), also EU organic. Kosher (confirmed). Halal (confirmed). FSSC 22000 (confirmed, by Bureau Veritas / GFSI), plus AIB Superior, Non-GMO Project Verified, Gluten-Free. All certifications held by Aiya (Nishio, Aichi). NOTE: certifications are Aiya's; 'Itoen' in the product name is not the verified certificate holder. No phytosanitary barrier (processed/dried).
Pack formatsBulk extract, food-grade matcha tins/bags, stick packs. Keep existing.
Shelf life12-24 months ambient (sealed, cool). Keep existing.
StorageAmbient, cool/dry, sealed; refrigerate opened matcha to preserve color/flavor.
Minimum orderTypical: ingredient lot / pallet
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks
CapacityTea harvest spring; processed year-round
Container loadTypical: high value; LCL/FCL by program
PricingTypical: grade-tiered premium
OEM / private labelStrong OEM/ingredient supply confirmed: Aiya America supplies bulk matcha to manufacturers and wholesale to businesses/cafés, plus branded retail.
Wholesale & MOQTypical: matcha JPY 3,000-15,000/kg by grade; extract priced higher
Key exporters & distributorsAiya America/Europe, ingredient distributors
Export regulationFood-grade matcha is standard food import. Concentrated green-tea catechin/EGCG extracts as supplements face EU restrictions (EFSA EGCG daily-dose limits / labeling) and US structure-function claim rules; no disease claims. Pesticide-residue testing on tea is common.
Market demandTypical: strong global functional-ingredient demand
How to source itAiya (Nishio/Uji) -> overseas subsidiary/distributor (Aiya America, Aiya Europe) -> manufacturers/retail.
Verified sourceshttps://aiya-america.com/about-us; https://www.knowde.com/stores/aiya-america; https://aiya-america.com/matcha-grades
MakerAiya Co., Ltd. (Nishio, Aichi)
OriginAichi (Nishio) / Kyoto (Uji), Japan
CategoryFresh & Specialty / Supplement
Available inUS, DE, FR +4 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2101.20 / 1302.19
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