For your tasty life with our rich & safer products
OKUNO was the first company in Japan to domestically produce baking powder in 1922.
Since then, we have expanded our products in various food additives, shelf life improvers, preservatives,
food quality improvers as well as the sanitary items related to food industries.
As dietary habits evolve, there is a constant demand for processed foods that are both convenient and delicious.
We address this demand by developing, manufacturing, and selling a wide range of products.
Our product encompasses various food categories, including confectionery, noodles, and ready meals.
Notably, we hold a significant share in shelf life improvers and preservative markets domestically, contributing to the prolonged shelf life of processed food.
In our pursuit of superior taste, we also supply many products for processed meat and seafood, frozen foods and highly functional food ingredients.
Furthermore, we provide various methods to control microorganisms such as food spoilage bacteria to support our customers in their product developments.
History (Food)
- 2017
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Started manufacturing and sales of cooking noodle loosening improver (PARALLEL KIWAMI)
- 2018
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Succeeded to develop new shelf life improvers by DELI SEKKA method (the manufacturing method to make shelf life improvers that can improve food tastes and flavors)
Started the new shelf life improvers as TOP KEEP DELI SEKKA series - 2020
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The fifth factory acquired Food Additives GMP (Japan) certification from Japan Food Additives Association
- 2020
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Started manufacturing and sales of seasoned vinegar that can improve shelf life and flavors as TOP N FIT VP
- 2022
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Start of production and sales of TOP BISTRO FROZEN series as a quality enhancer for frozen food
- 2022
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Start of production and sales of TOP N FIT PLUS series, seasoning vinegars that improve shelf life and flavor through proprietary fermentation technology
For food loss reduction and food diversification
Help reduce food loss with shelf-life improvers and quality improvers
Shelf life improvers play a crucial role in the reduction of food loss and waste by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms that cause spoilage.
Conventional shelf life improvers often alter the taste, appearance, and smell of food. To address this issue, we have developed a special processing technology to preserve the original food flavors for the shelf life improvers.
"TOP KEEP DELI" series, our shelf life improvers, are designed to maintain the flavor of food while extending shelf life. In addition, we have developed shelf life improvers, "TOP N FIT PLUS" series, which are made from brewed vinegar. Compared to conventional shelf life improvers, acidity and unpleasant odors can be decreased in "TOP N FIT PLUS" series through our proprietary fermentation technology.
Food quality improvers also help reduce food loss and waste. We have developed protein modification technology for the food quality improvers using various ingredients such as polysaccharides, fats, oils, reducing sugars.
"TOP N FIT PLUS" series, our food quality improvers, can prevent the color degradation of processed food, reduce the failure rate, stabilize the food quality, and increase the work efficiency in production lines. We offer a variety of "TOP N FIT PLUS" series, each tailored for different foods and purposes.
Challenge for frozen food
The texture and flavor of rice and egg-based processed foods tend to deteriorate with freezing. Advanced technology is needed to prevent quality degradation during freezing and thawing.
Our food quality improvers for frozen foods, "TOP BISTRO FROZEN" series, addresses these challenges. "TOP BISTRO FROZEN" series make it possible to commercialize frozen foods that were previously difficult to market and improve the taste of existing frozen foods.
For food diversification
Halal food, vegan food, and other unique foods are served worldwide based on cultural and religious practices.
In recent years, it is estimated that one in four people globally is Muslim, leading to a significant increase in demand for Halal foods. To meet the needs of the rapidly growing Halal market, we are actively working to obtain Halal certification for our shelf-life improvers, food quality enhancers, and other food products.
OKUNO’s strength in food industry
Shelf life improvers and preservatives
Shelf life improvers and preservatives are used in a wide variety of processed foods. When conventional products are used, acidic tastes and sour odors can affect the flavor of foods. Our products can reduce these off-flavors, improving both taste and shelf life.
Food quality improvers
There are multiple factors that affect the taste of food. In addition to flavor and aroma, texture and visual factors can also have an impact on taste. Food quality improvers can maintain the fresh taste and appearance of food from production to consumption.
Baking powder
Baking powder (leavening agent) is used in confectionery and bread to create a soft and fluffy texture and a voluminous appearance. In 1922, OKUNO first produced baking powder domestically in Japan. OKUNO offers a variety of baking powder to meet our customers' food production needs.
Food quality improvers for frozen foods
In recent years, the demand for frozen foods which are easy to prepare and keep has increased.
"TOP BISTRO FROZEN" series, a quality improver for frozen foods, can reduce quality degradation caused by freezing and thawing. "TOP BISTRO FROZEN" series make it possible to create frozen foods that have been difficult to market and to further improve the taste of existing frozen foods.
OKUNO'S TECHNOLOGY: Quality Improver, Specialized For Frozen Foods
Functional food materials
We have developed “POTASHIO” series of low-sodium ingredients by improving the taste of potassium chloride through our proprietary process.
We are also successful in developing food quality improvers and shelf life improvers that utilize the deodorizing, antioxidant and antibacterial effects of rice bran and plant residues.
“DEORICE POWDER” derived from rice bran, can alleviate off-flavors, bitterness and harshness, as well as bring the overall flavor together.
Halal certified products
The number of foreigners living in and visiting Japan is increasing. This has led to the need to respond to food diversity. We are expanding our range of Halal-certified products.
Featured Products: Food additive and food materials for Halal food
