Toyo Shinyaku Co., Ltd. has successfully filed its 'Barley Young Leaf Fiber Green Juice I' as a Food with Functional Claims (FFC), marking Japan's first instance of barley-derived fiber supporting immune function. The ingredient works by activating conventional Dendritic Cells (cDC) to help maintain the immune system in healthy individuals. This adds a fifth claim to the material, which already covers bowel movement, intestinal health, sleep quality, and skin hydration. The company plans to expand its ODM/OEM proposals and raw material sales using this multi-functional high-value ingredient.
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- Source: PR TIMES
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FAQ
What recent regulatory milestone did Toyo Shinyaku Co., Ltd. achieve in Japan regarding its barley‑derived ingredient?
Toyo Shinyaku Co., Ltd. successfully filed its Barley Young Leaf Fiber Green Juice I as a Food with Functional Claims, which is the first Japanese approval linking barley‑derived fiber to immune support.
Which specific immune cells are activated by the Barley Young Leaf Fiber Green Juice I, according to Toyo Shinyaku’s claim?
Barley Young Leaf Fiber Green Juice I works by activating conventional dendritic cells, abbreviated cDC, which support immune system balance in healthy people.
What are the five functional claims now associated with Toyo Shinyaku’s Barley Young Leaf Fiber, including the newly added immunity claim?
The ingredient now carries five functional claims: improvement of bowel movement, support of intestinal health, enhancement of sleep quality, promotion of skin hydration, and stimulation of immune function.
How does Toyo Shinyaku plan to leverage the multi‑functional properties of Barley Young Leaf Fiber Green Juice I in its business strategy?
Toyo Shinyaku intends to broaden its ODM and OEM proposals while also increasing raw‑material sales, capitalising on the ingredient’s high‑value, multi‑functional profile.
What is the full name of the barley‑derived ingredient that Toyo Shinyaku Co., Ltd. filed as a Food with Functional Claims to obtain Japan’s first immunity claim?
The ingredient is called Barley Young Leaf Fiber Green Juice I, which was filed by Toyo Shinyaku Co., Ltd. as a Food with Functional Claims.