HBI Enzymes Inc.
HBI Enzymes is a Japanese manufacturer of food-processing enzymes and microbial food materials, based in Shiso, Hyogo. It produces enzyme products via both submerged- and solid-culture fermentation, along with spore lactic-acid-bacteria food materials used in probiotic and functional applications. The company supplies enzyme and microbial ingredients on a B2B basis.
Shiso, Hyogo
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One or more certifications independently confirmed via public registries.
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§1Editorial assessment
HBI Enzymes is a Japanese manufacturer of food-processing enzymes and microbial food materials, based in Shiso, Hyogo. It produces enzyme products via both submerged- and solid-culture fermentation, along with spore lactic-acid-bacteria food materials used in probiotic and functional applications. The company supplies enzyme and microbial ingredients on a B2B basis.
§2Our review
The six checks in our review, applied before any name appears in the directory. Each check is auto-derived from public evidence on this profile.
§3Inspection history
§4Certifications
1 of 1 certification independently confirmed. What this means
§5Capability matrix
- PRODUCT TYPES
- Food-Processing Enzymes · Spore Lactic-Acid Bacteria · Microbial Food Materials · Probiotic Ingredients
- CAPABILITIES
- Enzyme Manufacturing (Submerged Culture) · Enzyme Manufacturing (Solid Culture) · Spore Lactic-Acid Bacteria Production · Food Enzyme Formulation
§6Sources
- HBI Enzymes Official Site(2026-06-24)
- FSSC 22000 Public Register - HBI Enzymes Head Office and Factory(2026-06-24)
Dietary supplement manufacturers must comply with 21 CFR Part 111 (Current Good Manufacturing Practice for dietary supplements). This includes requirements for personnel, facilities, equipment, production, laboratory operations, and record-keeping.
What We Couldn't Verify
- On-site facility inspection was not conducted
- Country-of-manufacture confirmed for the Shiso, Hyogo head office and factory via FSSC 22000 certification; confirm country-of-origin per ingredient at quote stage
- Confirm US regulatory status and specifications for specific enzyme and microbial ingredients before US use
Last reviewed: June 24, 2026
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- No material connection exists between Inventory Ready and this company
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