Yaegaki Biotechnology, Inc.
Yaegaki Biotechnology is the biotechnology division of Japan's Yaegaki Group, based in Himeji, Hyogo. It manufactures fermentation- and purification-derived functional food ingredients, including chitosan and glucosamine, koji-derived specialty ingredients, and food additives such as natural colorings. The company supplies functional and general food ingredients on a B2B basis.
Himeji, Hyogo
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One or more certifications independently confirmed via public registries.
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§1Editorial assessment
Yaegaki Biotechnology is the biotechnology division of Japan's Yaegaki Group, based in Himeji, Hyogo. It manufactures fermentation- and purification-derived functional food ingredients, including chitosan and glucosamine, koji-derived specialty ingredients, and food additives such as natural colorings. The company supplies functional and general food 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
- Chitosan · Glucosamine · Functional Food Ingredients · Koji-Derived Specialty Ingredients · Natural Colorings
- CAPABILITIES
- Fermentation-Based Ingredient Manufacturing · Purification Technology · Chitosan and Glucosamine Production · Koji-Derived Ingredient Development
§6Sources
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 Himeji, Hyogo main plant via FSSC 22000 certification; confirm country-of-origin per ingredient at quote stage
- Confirm US regulatory status and specifications (e.g., shellfish-derived glucosamine/chitosan allergen labeling) before US use
Last reviewed: June 24, 2026
Disclosures
- No material connection exists between Inventory Ready and this company
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