Amino Up Co., Ltd.
Amino Up Co., Ltd. is a Japanese functional ingredient company headquartered in Sapporo City, Hokkaido, Japan. The company developed AHCC (Active Hexose Correlated Compound) in collaboration with the University of Tokyo in 1989. AHCC is a standardized extract of cultured shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) mycelia, produced through a proprietary long-term culturing process that yields unique partially acylated alpha-glucans. All AHCC bulk powder sold worldwide is manufactured exclusively at Amino Up's state-of-the-art facilities in Sapporo under strict quality controls. AHCC is supported by research from institutions in 20+ countries and is used in clinical settings, particularly in Japan.
Sapporo, Japan
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§1Editorial assessment
Amino Up Co., Ltd. is a Japanese functional ingredient company headquartered in Sapporo City, Hokkaido, Japan. The company developed AHCC (Active Hexose Correlated Compound) in collaboration with the University of Tokyo in 1989. AHCC is a standardized extract of cultured shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) mycelia, produced through a proprietary long-term culturing process that yields unique partially acylated alpha-glucans. All AHCC bulk powder sold worldwide is manufactured exclusively at Amino Up's state-of-the-art facilities in Sapporo under strict quality controls. AHCC is supported by research from institutions in 20+ countries and is used in clinical settings, particularly in Japan.
§2Our review
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§3Inspection history
§4Certifications
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§5Capability matrix
- PRODUCT TYPES
- AHCC (Active Hexose Correlated Compound) · Cultured Shiitake Mushroom Mycelia Extract · Oligonol (Lychee Polyphenol)
- CAPABILITIES
- Proprietary Mushroom Mycelia Culturing · Branded Ingredient Supply (AHCC) · Exclusive Worldwide Manufacturing (Sapporo Only) · Clinical Research Programs (University Collaborations) · ISO/GMP Quality Standards
§6Sources
Dietary supplement manufacturers must comply with 21 CFR Part 111 (Current Good Manufacturing Practice for dietary supplements). This includes requirements for personnel, facilities, equipment, production, laboratory operations, and record-keeping.
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