日本化薬フードテクノ（株）

Name

日本化薬フードテクノ（株）

Legal name

日本化薬フードテクノ株式会社

Website

https://foodtechno.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

日本化薬フードテクノ株式会社 is a Japan-based B2B manufacturer of food additives, preservation agents, oxygen absorbers, cleaning disinfectants, and functional ingredients, serving Japanese food manufacturing companies as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Additives and Preservation Agents

NAICS

Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114), Fruit and Vegetable Canning, Pickling, and Drying (31142)

SIC

Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Preservatives & Antimicrobials (Sorbates, Benzoates, Natamycin, Cultured Dextrose) (CRADAOAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Proteins & Functional Nutrition Ingredients (Plant/Animal Proteins, Collagen, Amino Acids) (CRADAOAJ), Acetic Acid & Acetates (Vinegar Powders, Sodium Diacetate) (AFAJAGAC)

Keywords

• Food additives
• Ethanol preparations
• Oxygen absorbers
• Cleaning disinfectants
• Shelf life extension

Headquarters

HQ city

Takasaki

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food Additives and Preservation Products: B2B sales of ethanol preparations, oxygen absorbers, ethanol vaporizers, cleaning/disinfecting agents, and functional food ingredients to food manufacturing companies. Revenue derived from product sales with no public pricing disclosed.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Manufactures and sells food additives and quality preservation agents for B2B customers in the food industry. Core product lines include ethanol-based preparations for microbial inhibition and food preservation, iron-based and organic oxygen absorbers (Moduran), ethanol vaporizers (Oitech) for food packaging, cleaning and disinfecting agents (Kikルス, キャクリーンYM) for food processing facilities, and functional/health ingredients such as food-grade chitosan (キトサミン®), marine collagen peptide, and salacia extract for health-food manufacturers.

Product overview

日本化薬フードテクノ株式会社は食品添加物・品質保持剤の専門メーカー。主力製品は（1）エ$tanol製剤：フォルテクター、ハイネトレス、ギャザコール、ラトナールなど食品の保存性向上・除菌用製品群、（2）脱酸素剤・蒸散剤：モデュラン（鉄系・有機系脱酸素剤）とオイテック（エ$tanol蒸散剤）、（3）洗浄除菌剤：キクルス、カヤクリーンYMなど食品工場向け衛生管理製品、（4）ヘルスケア製品：キトサミン®、マリンコラーゲンペプチドNK、サラシアエキス末などの健康食品素材、（5）その他製品：グリシン・アラニンなどの氨基酸、ナウベストシリーズの品質改良剤・日持向上剂群で構成。1995年設立。日本化薬グループの一員。

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• フォルテクター (Forutekta) Series General-purpose ethanol preparation improving odor/taste and corrosion resistance on metals at 75°C; includes フォルテクターII (lower stimulus odor variants at 67/75/88°C) and フォルテクターネオ (trehalose-blended for spraying, kneading, immersion uses). For food manufacturers requiring antimicrobial treatment on production equipment.
• ハイネトレス (Hinetoless) Series Standard ethanol preparation product line for hygiene management and food preservation including ハイネトレス9号 (general-purpose), ハイネトレスセンライト (kneaded into raw fish/skin, with high moisture retention), and グループ45 (raw-fish kneading for sterilizing and freshness). For seafood and fresh-food processors.
• ギャザコール (Gyazacole) Ethanol preparation suitable for general processed meat products and seafood-related products. For processed-meat and seafood manufacturers.
• エトロン (Etron) Ethanol preparation usable as a freezing brine that remains effective without sedimentation even when frozen. For frozen-food processors.
• ラトナール (Ratonarl) Strongly acidic ethanol preparation with powerful broad-spectrum antimicrobial effect. For food manufacturers needing robust disinfection.
• ラクハート (Rakheart) Separation/release agent with antimicrobial effect to prevent food sticking and mold/mold-growth on production lines. For food manufacturers.
• ケネット (Kenetto) Freshness-improving agent that suppresses swelling and gas expansion caused by microorganisms. For packaged-food manufacturers.
• グループB (Group B) Quality preservative that maintains the natural color and gloss of strawberries and inhibits mold growth. For fruit packers and processors.
• ピアコリン10 / ピアコリンSP (Piacorin) Food-quality improver that improves the palatability of meat and fish ingredients via immersion. ピアコリンSP is an aqueous-processed new product launched in 2022. For processed-meat and seafood manufacturers.
• モデュラン (Moduran) Oxygen Absorber Self-reacting iron-based and water-dependent oxygen absorber that protects food inside packaging from mold, spoilage, and discoloration. Includes iron-based standard, organic (non-iron) metal-detector-compatible variants (Moduran TG, NH-KE), and waterproof/oilproof dual-surface versions. For packaged-food manufacturers.
• オイテック (Oitech) Ethanol Vaporizer Powdered food-quality preservation agent with ethanol adsorbed onto a special adsorbent; gradually releases alcohol vapor inside food packaging to inhibit microorganisms, preserve food quality, and prevent aging. Variants include オイテックL (slow-release) and オイテックCA (card-type, no dust leakage or contamination). For packaged-food manufacturers.
• キクルス / キクルスSP (Kikルス) Cleaning-Disinfectant Cleaning and disinfecting agent for food factory machinery, work surfaces, beds, and other equipment, combining good cleaning power with strong antimicrobial effect in a single process. SP type launched in 2013 covers antimicrobial efficacy against various microorganisms including spores. For food processing facilities.
• キャクリーンYM (Cacrine YM) Cleaning-disinfectant agent that quickly removes stubborn oil stains and provides enhanced antimicrobial effect. For food processing facilities with heavy oil contamination.
• キトサミン® (Chitosanamine®) High-quality food-grade chitosan processed from crab shells via proprietary water-only granulation, deodorization, and decolorization technology. High bulk density suitable for tableting and soft capsules; GMP-compliant manufacturing; complete Foods for Specified Health Uses (FOSHU) application data. Multiple academic papers on human trials. Used as an active ingredient in health foods, FOSHU, and as a food additive (thickener).
• マリンコラーゲンペプチドNK (Marine Collagen Peptide NK) Low-molecular-weight collagen peptide derived from shark cartilage and enzymatically processed with food-grade enzymes for food use. Proprietary purification technology significantly reduces characteristic odor/taste. For health-food and supplement manufacturers.
• サラシアエキス末 (Salacia Extract Powder) Extract from Salacia, a climbing plant distributed from India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. Used as a health-food ingredient and Foods for Specified Health Uses (FOSHU) active ingredient.
• グルシン (Glycine) Amino acid seasoning used for umami enhancement, saltiness reduction, and koji odor reduction; expected sterilization effect (against heat-resistant spore-formers). For food manufacturers.
• アラニン (Alanine) Amino acid that brings out the natural flavor of high-quality foods. For food manufacturers using amino-acid-based flavor enhancement.
• ナウベスト (Nowbest) Series Longevity-improver product line including ナウベストB1 (vitamin B1-acting, highly soluble and heat-stable), ナウベストNS (extending the shelf life of fresh Japanese soba noodles), and ナウベストM1 (for Japanese/Western confectionery and bread with Western confectionery focus). For processed-food and noodle/confectionery manufacturers.
• アルパス (Alpas) Alcohol-free wet cloth-type hygiene product for hygienic, single-use wiping that also removes bacteria-source stains. For food processing facilities and kitchens.
• グループF (Group F) Seasoning that combines honey and licorice to enhance fruit flavor. For food manufacturers producing fruit-flavored products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Oxygen absorption within 24-48 hours (Moduran S), within 10 hours (Moduran NH)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 日本化薬株式会社 (Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd.)coreOthersParent company of 日本化薬フードテクノ株式会社. The subsidiary is a member of the Nippon Kayaku Group, sharing the corporate philosophy of 'providing the best products continuously through constant progress and conscience.' Located within Nippon Kayaku's Takasaki Factory grounds.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation: Large Japanese chemical conglomerate with food ingredient and food safety businesses (e.g., MC Food Solutions). Operates broadly in the food additive space as part of a much wider chemical portfolio, providing larger-scale competition.
• Kaneka Corporation: Diversified Japanese specialty chemicals company producing food emulsifiers, functional ingredients, and food safety products. Comparable on food ingredients but operates within a much broader industrial portfolio.
• Tosoh Corporation: Major Japanese chemical manufacturer with food and life science divisions including food additives. Comparable on certain preservation and specialty ingredients but primarily serves broader industrial chemical markets.

Direct peers

• Daiichi Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. Japanese food preservative and antioxidant manufacturer serving food processors. Comparable as a specialist in food preservation chemistry with overlapping ethanol-based and antioxidant product lines.
• Hakusan Co., Ltd. Japanese specialty chemical company focused on antioxidants, preservatives, and functional ingredients for foods and cosmetics. Direct competitor in ethanol-based and similar preservation chemistries serving Japanese food manufacturers.
• Daito Co., Ltd. Japanese specialist in oxygen absorber (脱酸素剤) and food preservation packaging products. Closely comparable to Nippon Kayaku Food Techno's Moduran line as a focused competitor in oxygen absorption and packaged-food preservation.
• ADEKA Corporation: Japanese specialty chemical manufacturer with a substantial food additives business (antioxidants, preservatives, emulsifiers). Directly competes with Nippon Kayaku Food Techno in food preservatives and shelf-life extension products for Japanese food manufacturers.
• RIKEN VITAMIN Co., Ltd. Japanese food ingredient and additive manufacturer producing emulsifiers, seasonings, and processed foods. Comparable as a B2B supplier of food formulation ingredients to Japanese food manufacturers with similar customer profiles.
• Sansho Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of seasonings, food preservatives, and food quality improvers. Highly comparable product portfolio (preservatives, antioxidants, quality improvers) and customer base (food manufacturers) to Nippon Kayaku Food Techno.

Others

• Nagase & Co., Ltd. Japanese trading company specializing in chemicals, plastics, and food ingredients. Functions partly as a distribution channel and competitive supplier for specialty food ingredients, adjacent to Nippon Kayaku Food Techno's direct-sales model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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