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Amino acids

Why KYOWA is the BEST amino acid manufacturer?

A long history:

In 1956, Kyowa Hakko BIO became the first company in the world to succeed in the industrial production of amino acids using fermentation methods. Since then, the Company has released a wide range of amino acids.

Unique production techniques :

In 1997, Kyowa Hakko successfully initiated industrial production of hydroxyproline using microorganisms. In the past,hydroxyproline was made with the hydrolytic cleavage of animal collagen.This microorganism-based production method has received an extremely positive response because of its economy, safety, and reduced effects on the environment.

"Di-peptide" amino acids of the next generation :

KYOWA HAKKO BIO has established efficient process for manufacturing dipeptide. Taking advantage of the knowledge, experience,and skills acquired through Research and Development in this area, and utilizing its superiority in biotechnology, KYOWA HAKKO BIO plans to contribute to improvements in health, the environment, and lifestyle of people around the world, as a pioneer in the field of amino acids.