What Java Biocolloid does

Java Biocolloid is a privately held Indonesian manufacturer of red seaweed-derived hydrocolloid ingredients, established in 2011 as a business unit of the Hakiki Group. The company extracts and processes agar (native and specialty variants), carrageenan (kappa KR), konjac glucomannan, seaweed powder (phytaFIBER from Gracilariopsis longissima), and blended stabilizers (the JB series) for direct B2B sale to food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, bacteriological/research, plant tissue culture, and pet food manufacturers. Its 19-SKU portfolio spans food-grade, pharmaceutical-grade (agar EPh), tissue culture-grade (agar TC), bacteriological-grade (BACTOagar), and cosmetic-grade (javaSENSE) products, with proprietary variants including low-gel-strength agarOLES, fast-soluble agarEASY (dissolves at 75°C), and the dermoGLUCOSAMINE biopolymer developed with the University of Trieste.

The company's core technology is red seaweed hydrocolloid extraction and processing, operated from a manufacturing facility in Pandaan, Pasuruan, East Java, with a European R&D and distribution subsidiary (Java Biocolloid Europe Srl, established 2017) located in the free port of Trieste, Italy. Certifications include ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, EU Regulation 2018/848 organic certification (valid until April 12, 2027), KIWA BCS organic certification, and Naturland Fair Trade & Sustainable certification for the agarLOGIC sub-brand. A DNA-based botanical authentication protocol for konjac was developed with the University of Trieste and Area Science Park Genomics Laboratory to meet EU and US food legislation requirements for E425(i) and E425(ii).

Java Biocolloid operates a direct B2B sales model with consultative custom formulation support, distributing through its Indonesia headquarters, its Trieste European subsidiary, and an Italian channel partnership with Biochim Srl. Marketing channels include the company website, email newsletters dating to 2016, LinkedIn, and active participation in Fi Europe (2017, 2024), Making Cosmetics (2025), and CI Korea (2025). Revenue is generated through one-time ingredient sales and custom formulation development; no pricing is publicly disclosed. Cumulative non-dilutive grant funding of approximately €285,000 from PR FESR, POR FESR, Regione Autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia, and Camera di Commercio Venezia Giulia between 2022 and 2025 has funded the PAnACEA pharmaceutical microencapsulation project, fine milling process innovation, and trademark acquisition, but the company has not raised institutional equity.

Name

Java Biocolloid

Legal name

Java Biocolloid Europe Srl

Website

https://java-biocolloid.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Java Biocolloid is an Indonesian manufacturer, founded in 2011 under Hakiki Group, that extracts and processes red seaweed hydrocolloids (agar, carrageenan, konjac, seaweed powder) and sells them via direct B2B channels to food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, bacteriological, and pet food manufacturers across Southeast Asia and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydrocolloid Ingredients Manufacturing

NAICS

Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing (325414)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Seaweed Hydrocolloids (Agar, Carrageenan, Alginates) (AFAJAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Agar, Carrageenan & Alginates (Seaweed Hydrocolloids) (AFAJABAE), Konjac Glucomannan (Tubers; High-Viscosity/Gelling) (AFAJABAI), Hydrocolloids, Thickeners & Gelling Agents (Pectin, Xanthan, Carrageenan, Gelatin) (CRADAOAD)

Keywords

• Seaweed extracts
• Agar agar
• Hydrocolloid ingredients
• Carrageenan production
• Red seaweed processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Surabaya

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. B2B Hydrocolloid Ingredients Sales: Java Biocolloid manufactures and sells seaweed-derived hydrocolloid ingredients (agar, carrageenan, konjac glucomannan, seaweed powder, stabilizer blends) to food, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, microbiology, and cosmetic industries. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales with customized formulation support.
2. Custom Formulation Development: The company develops specific blended stabilizers and formulations in collaboration with customers, providing tailored hydrocolloid solutions for specific applications (e.g., JB Crystalgel, JB Condipro, JB Icecremo, JB Fruito, JB Yogpro).

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Java Biocolloid manufactures and supplies natural hydrocolloid ingredients extracted from red seaweed, including multiple grades of agar (food-grade, pharmaceutical-grade, bacteriological, tissue-culture, and cosmetic), carrageenan (kappa KR), konjac glucomannan, clean-label seaweed powder (phytaFIBER), custom-formulated stabilizer blends (JB series), and the dermoGLUCOSAMINE cosmetic biopolymer. The company sells directly to food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, microbiological, plant tissue culture, and pet food manufacturers worldwide, with custom formulation support and full traceability from seaweed cultivation through processing.

Product overview

Java Biocolloid is a manufacturer of natural hydrocolloids derived from red seaweed, specializing in agar, carrageenan, konjac glucomannan, and seaweed powder products. The product portfolio includes 19 named products organized across six categories: Agar products (agar RA, agar OLES, agar EASY, agar TC, agar EPh, BACTOagar), javaSENSE cosmetic line (MAB, AHG, PGM), phytaFIBER seaweed powder, kappa carrageenan products (kappa KR, kappa KR PES), konjac glucomannan (viscoILES), and JB stabilizer blends (CRYSTALGEL, FRUITO, ICECREMO, CONDIPRO, YOGPRO). Additional specialty products include DERMOGLUCOSAMINE for cosmetics. Products serve diverse applications including food (bakery, dairy, confectionery, meat, beverages), pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, bacteriological, plant tissue culture, and pet food industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• agarLOGIC: The first organic and fair trade agar extracted from organically cultivated Gracilaria verrucosa through its entire supply chain. Certified by KIWA BCS and Fair Trade & Sustainable certification by Naturland.
• phytaFIBER
• javaSENSE
• dermoGLUCOSAMINE
• Historical Algarium

Products and services

• agar RA Food-grade agar powder extracted from red seaweed (Class Rhodophyceae) used as a gelling agent with gel strength ranging from 400 to 1200 g/cm², with high water binding capacity and minimum syneresis. Used in confectionery, dessert gels, dairy, canned meat, vegan and vegetarian foods.
• agar OLES Innovative low gel strength agar powder extracted from red seaweed with a unique and creamy texture, serving as an excellent alternative for animal-based hydrocolloids. Used in cake glaze, condiments, jams, rolled fondant, and fruit preparation.
• agar EASY Food-grade agar powder with quick solubility at 75 degrees Celsius, providing excellent texture in products where fast action at lower temperature is needed. Used in dairy beverages, yogurt convenience meals.
• JavaSENSE MAB Cosmetic-grade agar derivative (INCI: Agarose) obtained from selected algae with high suspending capacity that does not modify product rheology, perfectly sprayable for cosmetic applications.
• agar TC Technical grade agar extracted from red seaweed (Class Rhodophyceae) with further purification, used as a gelling agent for plant tissue culture applications and capsules. High transparency, customizable gel strength, no inhibitory substances.
• agar EPh Pharma grade agar with exceptional swelling properties and biocompatibility, ideal for formulating stable pharmaceutical suspensions, capsules, and oral formulations.
• BACTOagar Bacteriological grade agar extracted from cultivated red seaweed (Class Rhodophyceae) for use as culture media in microbiological applications, quality control, and research.
• JavaSENSE AHG Cosmetic-grade agar (INCI: Agar) from selected algae with high viscosifying capacity that creates solid and translucent gels for cosmetic formulations.
• phytaFIBER Natural and clean label seaweed powder obtained from red seaweed Gracilariopsis longissima without chemical processing, used to improve texture, nutrition and labeling in food applications. EU organic certified, full traceability from cultivation through processing.
• kappa KR Highly purified refined kappa carrageenan with very low salt content, extracted from Kappaphycus alvarezii seaweed (formerly Eucheuma cottonii), used as thickening and gelling agent for food applications.
• kappa KR PES Semi-refined kappa carrageenan extracted from Kappaphycus alvarezii seaweed, used as thickening and gelling agent versatile for food and pet food applications, including wet pet food texture and jelly formation.
• viscoILES Pure konjac glucomannan extracted from Amorphophallus sp. with high performance as thickening and texturizing agent with good palatability and neutral aftertaste.
• javaSENSE PGM Purified glucomannan (INCI: glucomannan), a natural rheological modifier from Amorphophallus spp. tuber with high water binding capacity that forms translucent gels with adjustable viscosity for cosmetic applications.
• JB CRYSTALGEL Hydrocolloid-based stabilizer blend tailored for water gel applications with high transparency, available in various textures from soft and smooth to chewy and gummy.
• JB FRUITO High and low methoxyl pectin-based stabilizing system for low pH food applications, improving mouthfeel, flavor release, and providing homogeneous structure.
• JB ICECREMO Food grade stabilizer of selected hydrocolloids combined with emulsifiers, formulated for ice cream production providing smooth, fine texture and creamy mouthfeel.
• JB CONDIPRO Hydrocolloid-based stabilizer blend formulated for condiments and marinated sauce for processed meat, adding thickness, rich texture, and improving mouthfeel and flavor release.
• JB YOGPRO Hydrocolloid-based stabilizer blend especially formulated for yogurt application, contributing to full body, creamy mouthfeel, and good homogeneous structure.
• DERMOGLUCOSAMINE Nature-derived viscoelastic biopolymer (INCI: Lactosyl Chitosan HCl) based on 20 years of academic and industrial research, developed for cosmetic applications including skin care with anti-aging and antioxidant benefits.

Quantifiable outcome

• 526,833 kg of CO2 emissions avoided annually through rooftop solar panels (Phase 1: 418.12 kWp system)
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Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Trattoria Al ParadisocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with one of the most recognized restaurants in Italy, specializing in local seasonal dishes from Friuli Venezia Giulia. Java Biocolloid provides agar products (Agar Agar Type RA Series and agarOLES Series) for R&D experimentation, enabling the restaurant to achieve previously unobtainable textures and mouthfeel. The partnership demonstrates that Java Biocolloid's products have applications beyond purely industrial uses in fine dining.
• Rotary Club Surabaya WestminorOthersCollaborative partnership for women empowerment program targeting female middle school students in Surabaya and surrounding areas. Sessions cover women's well-being, mental health, and prevention of child marriage, plus baking workshops. Since 2023, approximately 10 schools have been reached each year.
• Rotaract Club of Surabaya WestminorOthersPartner with Rotary Club of Surabaya West in organizing the women empowerment program for young female students.
• Area Science Park (Trieste)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJava Biocolloid Europe has been gaining attention and backing from Trieste Area Science Park. The company has been praised for its state-of-the-art technologies and has been assured continued long-term support. Area Science Park also collaborates on DNA-based botanical authentication projects through its Genomics and Epigenomics Laboratory.
• A CERT - European Organization for CertificationcoreOthersNew certificatory body providing guidance and support during transition to EU Regulation 2018/848 for organic certification renewal. Successfully helped PT Hakiki Donarta renew organic certification for Gracilariopsis longissima Seaweed Powder (phytaFIBER), valid until April 12, 2027.
• Biochim SrlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian cosmetics supply chain partner hosting Java Biocolloid's javaSENSE product line display at the Making Cosmetics exhibition in Fiera Milano, Rho, on November 19-20, 2025 at booth D27. Important channel for reaching the Italian cosmetics market.
• Transactiva SrlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research partner in the PAnACEA project (Anticipation PR FESR 2021-2027 Call 2022), focused on developing oral drug delivery via alginate microencapsulation of anti-TNFalpha monoclonal antibody for inflammatory bowel disease treatment.
• University of TriestecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partner for dermoGLUCOSAMINE development (20 years of academic and industrial research) and DNA-based botanical authentication protocol for konjac glucomannan products.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gelymar: Chilean producer of carrageenan and agar from red seaweed, with global B2B distribution. Directly competes with Java Biocolloid across agar and carrageenan grades for food and bacteriological applications.
• CP Kelco: Global leader in hydrocolloids (pectin, carrageenan, xanthan gum, gellan gum) serving food, beverage, and personal care manufacturers. Direct competitor to Java Biocolloid across the same functional ingredient categories and customer verticals.
• ALGAIA: European seaweed extract specialist producing alginates, agar, and carrageenan for food, personal care, and nutrition markets. Closely aligned with Java Biocolloid Europe in serving clean-label and sustainable ingredient demand.
• Marcel Carrageenan: Specialty carrageenan producer headquartered in the Philippines with strong Southeast Asian seaweed sourcing. Directly comparable to Java Biocolloid's kappa KR and KR PES carrageenan products and regional supply base.
• W Hydrocolloids: Philippine-based carrageenan producer with vertically-integrated seaweed farming and processing. Closely comparable to Java Biocolloid's carrageenan franchise and Asia-Pacific sourcing model.

Regional players

• Karagen Indonesia: Indonesian seaweed processor and carrageenan producer serving regional and export markets. Comparable regional competitor with similar Indonesian seaweed supply base, though smaller product portfolio than Java Biocolloid.

Broad incumbents

• Tate & Lyle: Global food ingredients company with specialty texturants, stabilizer systems, and clean-label solutions. Directly comparable in serving food manufacturers with hydrocolloid-based functional ingredient needs.
• Ingredion: Major ingredient solutions provider with texturizers and clean-label starch/specialty ingredient lines serving food and beverage customers. Competes with Java Biocolloid's JB-blend stabilizers and clean-label positioning.
• Cargill: Diversified global food ingredients giant with significant hydrocolloid offerings (including carrageenan) serving food manufacturers worldwide. Competes with Java Biocolloid across agar, carrageenan, and stabilizer blends at much greater scale.
• IFF Health & Biosciences: Following the merger with DuPont N&B, IFF operates one of the largest specialty ingredient portfolios including hydrocolloids, cultures, and food protection systems. Overlaps with Java Biocolloid's stabilizer and texturizer offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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