Kaneka Nutrients
Pasadena, Texas
Profile updated: April 2, 2026
Kaneka Nutrients is the US subsidiary of Kaneka Corporation (Osaka, Japan) and the only manufacturer of CoQ10 ingredients in the United States. Operating from a 47-acre manufacturing facility in Pasadena, Texas since 1984, the company produces Kaneka Ubiquinol (the active, reduced form of CoQ10) and Kaneka Q10 (oxidized form) via a proprietary yeast fermentation process. Kaneka Ubiquinol is used in over 200 supplement brands globally and is backed by 85+ published human clinical studies. The Pasadena facility operates 24/7. Kaneka Corporation holds patents on the ubiquinol production process and has successfully enforced them in US courts.
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What this means →Min. OrderMOQ (Minimum Order Quantity)The smallest production run a manufacturer will accept for an order.
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Lead TimeLead TimeThe time from order placement to finished product delivery.
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Product Types
Kaneka Ubiquinol (Active CoQ10), Kaneka Q10 (Coenzyme Q10), Ubiquinone
Capabilities
CoQ10 Manufacturing (Only US Producer), Yeast Fermentation Technology, Branded Ingredient Supply (Kaneka Ubiquinol), Clinical Research Programs (85+ Studies), Patent Enforcement and IP Protection, 24/7 Production Operations
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
US subsidiary of Kaneka Corporation (Osaka, Japan), operating 47-acre manufacturing facility in Pasadena, TX since 1984. Only US-based CoQ10 manufacturer. Kaneka Ubiquinol used in 200+ brands, backed by 85+ human clinical studies. PR Newswire confirms US and Japan manufacturing. Ubiquinol.org provides consumer education. Kaneka won patent infringement lawsuit in 2024 (kaneka.co.jp press release). SupplySide West 2024 participation confirmed via PR Newswire.
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Disclosures
- No material connection exists between Inventory Ready and this company
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