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[Analysis Case] Analysis of Fucoidan Food Standards and Specifications

MST is a designated testing organization for the JHFA standard (fucoidan food).

Fucoidan is a high molecular weight polysaccharide found in seaweeds, and various functional properties, including anti-cancer effects, have been reported. The Japan Health and Nutrition Food Association (JHFA) announced the standards for fucoidan foods in July 2017, and MST was registered as a designated testing institution capable of conducting the necessary analyses. The JHFA standards specify fucoidan food regulations for three types: Okinawa mozuku, mekabu, and gagome kombu. The testing items include not only the fucoidan content in raw materials and products but also tests to confirm the safety of the products, such as arsenic and bacterial count tests.