Amino Up Co., Ltd.
Sapporo, Japan
Profile updated: April 2, 2026
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.
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What this means →Min. OrderMOQ (Minimum Order Quantity)The smallest production run a manufacturer will accept for an order.
Not publicly disclosed
Lead TimeLead TimeThe time from order placement to finished product delivery.
Not publicly disclosed
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
Certifications
0 of 1 certification independently confirmed. What this means
Key Regulatory Concepts
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.
Review Notes
Japanese functional ingredient company in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Developed AHCC in 1989 with University of Tokyo. All AHCC manufactured exclusively in Sapporo. Nature journal published on AHCC immune properties. EurekAlert covered new production facility opening (Maypro partnership noted). Wikipedia documents AHCC history and research. AHCC distributor page lists global partners. Knowde listing confirms ingredient supply specifications (Halal certified). Research from institutions in 20+ countries supports the ingredient.
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Disclosures
- No material connection exists between Inventory Ready and this company
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