Why are you misleadingly highlighting the "DISTRIBUTED by.." a Hawaiian company? Is this a product of Hawaii or Japan? It says "Kyoto" on the top of the package, and has no "Product Of.." anywhere on the labelIS THIS seaweed from/grown in Japan, or is it from Hawaii?The highlighting of irrelvant, misleading info seems rather slimy, people.. Why are you misleadingly highlighting the "DISTRIBUTED by.." a Hawaiian company? Is this a product of Hawaii or Japan? It says "Kyoto" on the top of the package, and has no... » Read More Why are you misleadingly highlighting the "DISTRIBUTED by.." a Hawaiian company? Is this a product of Hawaii or Japan? It says "Kyoto" on the top of the package, and has no "Product Of.." anywhere on the labelIS THIS seaweed from/grown in Japan, or is it from Hawaii?The highlighting of irrelvant, misleading info seems rather slimy, people.. « Show Less
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sushi originated in Japan but the word Nori just means edible seaweed. The red seaweed is grown in several places now and Hawaii is just one of them. So, the word Sushi (which means vinegared rice) and Nori (which means edible seaweed) do not have to derive from Japan. It is the birthplace of nori though.
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well i was also confused as well, until i examined the package more closely and yes it does say kyoto, but on the bottom it says trading hawaii from torrence ca so i'm not really sure
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Apparently it is not required to be on the label. They say, ". . . we source products that are completely natural . . ." which means to me more than one country of origin, possibly. Their web address is www.jivaorganicfoods.com. Maybe they can answer.
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All I know is that it's made in Hawaii and it's the most recommended product. Good question about the Fukshima.
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I love this product! I did notice that the recipe book is half either Chinese or Japanese language,and recipes are things like "Black Mushrooms with conpoys and black moss" "chicken soup with chinese cordyceps and conches" or "mud carp and arrowroot with seed of adsuki"The address of the company is Ontario Canada, and they also list addresses in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia & Singapore
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Okay, I contacted the company and this is what they said: "Our Jojoba oil is organic, but our facility is not certified USDA Organic. This is something we are working on, but it is a timely and costly process, so at the moment, all we can say is that it is organic. The plants are grown organically, and no chemicals are introduced in the extraction process, so the oil is 100% pure."I will take their word on it for this one. Especially since I've been reading through the reviews on this and people with sensitive skin are saying that it is pure. I have not tried the product yet, however. I hope this helps. Okay, I contacted the company and this is what they said: "Our Jojoba oil is organic, but our facility is not certified USDA Organic. This is something we are working on, but it is a timely and costly process, so at the moment, all we can say is that it is organic. The plants are grown organically, and no chemicals are introduced in the extraction process, so the oil is 100% pure."I will take their word on it for this one. Especially since I've been reading through the reviews on this and people with sensitive skin are saying that it is pure. I have not tried the... » Read More Okay, I contacted the company and this is what they said: "Our Jojoba oil is organic, but our facility is not certified USDA Organic. This is something we are working on, but it is a timely and costly process, so at the moment, all we can say is that it is organic. The plants are grown organically, and no chemicals are introduced in the extraction process, so the oil is 100% pure."I will take their word on it for this one. Especially since I've been reading through the reviews on this and people with sensitive skin are saying that it is pure. I have not tried the product yet, however. I hope this helps. « Show Less
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Stakich claim it is from Kona, Hawaii. They are not forthcoming about who makes it. I know Cyanotech don't, and as there are no other spirulina producers in Hawaii (according to extensive Internet searching, and according to Cyanotech, who make the Nutrex brand), this leads me to believe it likely does NOT come from Hawaii. See my review for the full story.
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I called goldmine..the kelp powder is from korea and is not in the path of the radiation as the winds are opposite and the noodles are produced by a family in San Diego..Very nice people at the company.
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What little I found out from digging around is all organic spirulina comes from India. Take this with a grain of salt because that info came from a website that claims to sell to companies that sell us organic. The best organic I ever had came from hawaii and is now owned by another company that no longer grows organic also the color of there spirulina has changed to a more dull green as before was a deep blue green that had almost a liquid look.The Pure Synergy company claims to grow there own in the USA.Good luck on finding the actual truth and let me know if u find something that is actually USA grown.Good luck Mindi What little I found out from digging around is all organic spirulina comes from India. Take this with a grain of salt because that info came from a website that claims to sell to companies that sell us organic. The best organic I ever had came from hawaii and is now owned by another company that no longer grows organic also the color of there spirulina has changed to a more dull green as before was a deep blue green that had almost a liquid look.The Pure Synergy company claims to grow there own in the USA.Good luck on finding the actual truth and let me know if u find something... » Read More What little I found out from digging around is all organic spirulina comes from India. Take this with a grain of salt because that info came from a website that claims to sell to companies that sell us organic. The best organic I ever had came from hawaii and is now owned by another company that no longer grows organic also the color of there spirulina has changed to a more dull green as before was a deep blue green that had almost a liquid look.The Pure Synergy company claims to grow there own in the USA.Good luck on finding the actual truth and let me know if u find something that is actually USA grown.Good luck Mindi « Show Less
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Hi Pen, I am a user and you right. Currently the front image is not having the label statement "Chemical-Free . pH Balanced"; the same in the label below. Also there is other change in the lowest label instead of saying "with Coconut Oil" now says "with KuKui Oil". That indicates that they changed the original formulation. I have still a bottle saying the original descriptions. Chemical-Free is the main reason for me to buy this product. While they keep guaranteed that this product is pH-balanced and continue having No SLS and Organic Ingredients also no animal or human cruelty tests I will continue buying it otherwise they will lose a great customer. Regards... Hi Pen, I am a user and you right. Currently the front image is not having the label statement "Chemical-Free . pH Balanced"; the same in the label below. Also there is other change in the lowest label instead of saying "with Coconut Oil" now says "with KuKui Oil". That indicates that they changed the original formulation. I have still a bottle saying the original descriptions. Chemical-Free is the main reason for me to buy this product. While they keep guaranteed that this product is pH-balanced and continue having No SLS and Organic Ingredients also no animal... » Read More Hi Pen, I am a user and you right. Currently the front image is not having the label statement "Chemical-Free . pH Balanced"; the same in the label below. Also there is other change in the lowest label instead of saying "with Coconut Oil" now says "with KuKui Oil". That indicates that they changed the original formulation. I have still a bottle saying the original descriptions. Chemical-Free is the main reason for me to buy this product. While they keep guaranteed that this product is pH-balanced and continue having No SLS and Organic Ingredients also no animal or human cruelty tests I will continue buying it otherwise they will lose a great customer. Regards... « Show Less
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See 3 questions up from this one. Product is "sourced" from China but packaged in US.
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I've been using this for several years. The first time I bought it was in Las Vegas like many other users. I've been buying it on Amazon for a long time. I looked at the boxes that I have and they say "made in Japan". The product always seems the same. I love it. I've never been disappointed until the last time when I purchased the foaming facial cleanser. It was not th.e same product. I won't buy that again, but I will continue to purchase the day and night moisturizers. They are just great. Where are they made? I don't think it matters
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Here's what the package says: "Product of China", Packed exclusively for Seapoint Farms of Huntington Beach, CA, "100% Natural Ingredients: Soybeans, Sea Salt. Manufactured in a plant that processes peanuts and other nuts." It has the capital K symbol (Kosher, I think), and the "Non-GMO" green plant with yellow sun symbol (I think this is regulated and only allowed to be advertised if it meets certain requirements.) It does not say "organic" or carry the organic symbols. I've been very happy with the edemame (of course, non-plus'd about it being from China), but it seems to be as advertised and in a fairly natural state. Who knows how far back the genetic modification goes and if this could be traced... Here's what the package says: "Product of China", Packed exclusively for Seapoint Farms of Huntington Beach, CA, "100% Natural Ingredients: Soybeans, Sea Salt. Manufactured in a plant that processes peanuts and other nuts." It has the capital K symbol (Kosher, I think), and the "Non-GMO" green plant with yellow sun symbol (I think this is regulated and only allowed to be advertised if it meets certain requirements.) It does not say "organic" or carry the organic symbols. I've been very happy with the edemame (of course, non-plus'd about it being from... » Read More Here's what the package says: "Product of China", Packed exclusively for Seapoint Farms of Huntington Beach, CA, "100% Natural Ingredients: Soybeans, Sea Salt. Manufactured in a plant that processes peanuts and other nuts." It has the capital K symbol (Kosher, I think), and the "Non-GMO" green plant with yellow sun symbol (I think this is regulated and only allowed to be advertised if it meets certain requirements.) It does not say "organic" or carry the organic symbols. I've been very happy with the edemame (of course, non-plus'd about it being from China), but it seems to be as advertised and in a fairly natural state. Who knows how far back the genetic modification goes and if this could be traced... « Show Less
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Rubi, when you say that your products all shipped from your 3 facilities in the US, does that mean they are manufactured in those facilities, or are they just distribution centers? If it's the latter then where are the supplements actually made? Thanks.
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My understanding from the Amazon site is that it is organically grown, and farmed in Kyoto Japan, site of some of the best Matcha (it feels, looks, smells and tastes like it), and it is distributed here in the US, in California.
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Ok, so I read all the above answers and decided to call the 888 number on the product and ask the company. They said the product is made in the USA from organisms grown in Madison Wisconsin, and distributed through a company based in Pittsburgh. The company said there is no foreign ingredients in the product. But don't take my word for it. Call them yourself. The number is on the bottle and readable in the Amazon listing.
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I have no idea what you are talking about. If the seller tells lies about the origin of the product, it shall be "fraud". (Ex. Wakame imported from Korea is sold as the product of Japan (Japanese Wakame) . Sea Salt from Mexico (Printed (declared) on the package) is sold as XXX(In this case, xxx represents the area of Japan) Salt might be confusing, but is legal and acceptable. If Kobe beef (real one, not just the registered name) is written on the restaurant menu and this beef was actually Angus beef, it constitutes a criminal act. If my memory is correct, the package name is just Fueru Wakame (Expanding Wakame), thus, any wakame imported from anywhere in the world can be used. And if the product is made in Japan, (not made and packaged in Korea or China), it is considered to be a product of Japan, though the Wakame was imported from somewhere even from the United States) And if FDA regulates the real country of origin of the product, the manufacturere must state (print) the country on the package itself. So I have no idea about your question. If the South African Wakame's quality is good and the prices are competitive to the other suppliers , what is your problem? However, as far as I know, Fueru Wakame is a registered name in Japan by Riken Vitamin. "Wel-Pac" product is OEM, I think. (It is just like a Kirkland product sold at Costco. ) I guess Riken Vitamin produces Wel-Pac product distributed by JFC, And its web pages show only 3 places (Japanese origin, Korea and China) In this regard, Riken Vitamin Company clearly specifies the origin of the product when they market Fueru Wakam Series. Any how, if you really really concern about it, ask the right source Such as Wel-Pac. Not the consumer.
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The Black Japonica Rice says "Manufactured and Distributed by Lundberg Family Farms, Richvale, CA." That sure sounds like a field blend from California. It is also "Verified non-GMO," which I doubt would be possible in Japan, and certainly not in China. As for the other brand, I have no idea but would suspect they add chemicals to their rice.