Biotics Fermented Soybean

Health Food Field Nichimo Biotics Co., Ltd. our wholely owned subsidiary, was established in April 1999 to produce and sell the patented fermented soybean product. The product, produced by fermenting defatted soybean with koji mold and then drying it, yielded favorable results in livestock breeding. The beneficial properties of soybeans contribute significantly to human as well as animal health. Scientists from Japan and other countries report that soybean isoflavone plays a beneficial role in combatting osteoporosis, cancer prevention, lifestyle-related disorders, relief of menopausal symptoms and obesity prevention. Using its proprietary technique, Nichimo succeeded in converting soybean isoflavone to an aglycone, which is more easily absorbed. The company was also successful in decomposing soybean components for easier absorption with the koji mold enzyme, thus further exploiting the soybean's useful properties.

Research and Development

New techniques for utilizing the fermented soybean products are continuously being developed in Nichimo's R&D Division, and patents have already been obtained in Japan, the United States and EU. Research and development will continue to be strongly promoted in the future as well. While conducting joint research projects with pharmaceutical and food producing companies, as well as with university laboratories, Nichimo promotes sales of products developed to contribute to a healthier life. Nichimo places the utmost importance on the sale of health foods that are supported by scientific data and research, and that are implicitly trusted by customers.