Functional Food Creation Research Institute Co., Ltd. List of Products and Services

Our company is engaged in the contract manufacturing of "PB products and OEM products" that incorporate "fermented ginger syrup" made from ginger produced in Kochi Prefecture. The syrup is based on ginger juice and ginger fermentation extract, blended with yuzu juice and fermentation liquid, which pair well with ginger, as well as honey, resulting in a flavor that is spicy yet easy to drink. It is also possible to create original raw material extracts by adding additional ingredients. We support product development with "warming activities" as a key concept. [Example of Component Analysis] Two types of ginger-derived components with proven functional efficacy are included. ■ "6-Gingerol" Known for its strong antibacterial properties, it is expected to have antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effects. ■ "6-Shogaol" It is expected to improve blood circulation, boost metabolism, and have a warming effect on the body. *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

• Food/beverage functional materials

The extraction of the essence from ingredients involves carefully extracting the essence from seasonal ingredients one by one, then mixing them together and allowing them to ferment and mature for over three years. With the blessings of over 70 types of ingredients and the power of fermentation, we support those who are concerned about their unbalanced diets. We can process into a wide range of forms, including bottled, packaged, drinks, jelly, and tablets. 【Features】 ■ Uses seasonal ingredients (vegetables, fruits, seaweeds, grains, etc.) throughout the year ■ Fermented and matured for over three years ■ No flavorings, colorings, or preservatives used

• Food ingredients (paste)

The extraction of ingredients involves carefully extracting the essence from seasonal ingredients one by one, then blending them together and allowing them to ferment and mature for over three years. With the blessings of more than 70 types of ingredients and the power of fermentation, we support those who are concerned about unbalanced eating habits. We can process into a wide range of forms such as bottled, sachets, drinks, jelly, and tablets. 【Features】 ■ Uses seasonal ingredients (vegetables, fruits, seaweeds, grains, etc.) throughout the year ■ Fermented and matured for over three years ■ No flavorings, colorings, or preservatives used

• Food ingredients (paste)

We would like to introduce "Kibi Craft Cola," handled by the Functional Food Development Research Institute. In the nature-rich Kibi Chuo Town, Okayama Prefecture, local contracted farmers carefully cultivate fruits and select 11 types of spices and herbs. We use plant fermentation extracts from ingredients such as peach, yuzu, and kiwi fruit. Please enjoy it mixed with carbonated water at a ratio of about 2 to 4 times, according to your preference. It also serves as a great accent as a seasoning for dishes or a sweetener for desserts. 【Features】 - Spices and herbs such as cinnamon, piper cubeba, lemongrass, oregano, cloves, cardamom, and star anise - Plant fermentation extracts (peach × yuzu × kiwi fruit) from a fermented food manufacturer - Chilling in the refrigerator or adding ice and lemon enhances the flavor - Free from flavoring agents, coloring agents, and preservatives - Craft cola for the organic-minded *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Food ingredients (liquid)

"Plant Fermentation Extract LCS005" is a plant fermentation extract (liquid) that is ideal for beauty and health drinks, carefully fermented and matured over a long period of three and a half years using 75 selected plant-based ingredients. It contains no food additives and utilizes fermentation technology that maximizes the power of nature, making it rich in nutrients and suitable as a gentle fermented food material for your body. 【Features】 ■ Luxuriously fermented and matured with 75 types of plant materials ■ Increased nutritional value through long-term fermentation of three and a half years ■ Safe and secure with no food additives ■ Versatile processing options for drinks, jellies, and more ■ Flavor adjustments are possible, allowing for tailored designs to suit various applications Perfect for a wide range of uses, including beauty and health drinks! *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Food ingredients (liquid)

It is developed with the aim of bringing the aquatic environment closer to a natural state and ensuring safe breeding without relying on chemicals. It promotes the healthy growth of fish, enhances immunity, improves physical condition (skin and mucous membranes), provides protection, and contributes to a healthy sheen. Additionally, by fermenting and aging with beneficial microorganisms such as lactic acid bacteria and yeast, Miracle Animal contains various special components that exhibit remarkable effects.

• Biofeed for Fisheries

Research has shown that the metabolic products of lactic acid bacteria generated through long-term fermentation enhance plant immunity while also providing antibiotic effects. Plant activators are produced by re-fermenting and aging food by-products with lactic acid bacteria and yeast, and they are rich in the metabolic products of lactic acid bacteria. They are registered on the list of usable materials based on the Organic JAS standards. Contract manufacturing of PB products and OEM products is also available.

• Biofertilizer for Agriculture

Miracle Animal is primarily made from brown sugar and is fermented and aged with lactic acid bacteria and yeast, characterized by a moderate sweetness and fermentation aroma that enhances palatability for livestock. Additionally, it is expected to provide stable growth and maintenance of health due to the immune-activating effects of the bacterial components of lactic acid bacteria and the antibacterial substances produced by them.

• Biofeed for Livestock

Our company manufactures plant fermentation extracts blended with 75 different ingredients. We offer a variety of products, including "paste," which can be packaged in individual servings or bottles, "drinks" that can be adjusted for concentration and flavor to your preference, and "tablets" where you can choose the size and shape. These can be utilized to enhance your company's private brand product offerings. **Features of OEM and Private Brand Supply:** - Various forms available, including paste, drinks, capsules, round tablets, pressed tablets, and powders. - Prototype development is possible, and orders can be placed in small quantities. - Extensive experience with enzyme drinks, health foods for warming the body, and supplements for gut health. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Food ingredients (powder)

"Cold sensitivity" does not have a clear definition and is not treated as a disease, but in recent years, there has been a growing trend of people, both men and women, complaining of "coldness" due to lifestyle habits and stress. ■Improving cold sensitivity through diet Ingredients such as ginger, chili peppers, and piperine are mentioned. Among these, ginger has been used as a medicinal herb in China for a long time. Ginger contains gingerol and shogaol, and it has been reported that these components help warm the body. 【Our OEM】 ■We provide effective raw materials and ingredients for the above-mentioned cold sensitivity, and we can also create original blends using materials provided by customers. ■OEM product development is possible from small lots. ■Supply forms can be chosen from drinks, pastes, jellies, tablets, powders, and granules. ■We offer total support for new product development, improvement of existing products, consultations on manufacturing technology, as well as component analysis, functional evaluation, and sensory testing. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other food and beverage ingredients

Fasting is a method of resetting the body by consuming fasting drinks (drinks containing metabolic enzymes) instead of regular meals. Our company provides raw materials and ingredients for fasting beverages using lactic acid fermentation technology that we have cultivated over many years. In addition to basic raw materials, we can also create original blends using ingredients provided by customers. We handle bulk products in various forms to ensure that we can offer them as private brand (PB) products to our customers in a short period. Of course, we can also take care of containers, packaging, and other related services. *Please feel free to contact us for more details.

• Food ingredients (liquid)

Our company is engaged in the development of original supplements using lactic acid bacteria plant fermentation extracts. We can develop OEM products in small lots, and the supply forms can be selected from drinks, pastes, jellies, tablets, powders, and granules. Additionally, we have established a collaborative system with academia and government, allowing us to conduct joint research not only within our company but also in partnership with universities and public research institutions. Therefore, we provide comprehensive support for new product development, improvement of existing products, manufacturing technology consultations, as well as ingredient analysis, functionality evaluation, and sensory testing. 【Features】 ■ OEM product development available from small lots ■ Supply forms can be chosen from drinks, pastes, jellies, tablets, powders, and granules ■ Comprehensive support for new product development, improvement of existing products, manufacturing technology consultations, ingredient analysis, functionality evaluation, and sensory testing *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Product Development

Our company is engaged in the contract manufacturing of "PB products and OEM products" using ginger from Kochi Prefecture in our "fermented ginger syrup." The syrup is based on ginger juice and fermented ginger extract, blended with yuzu juice, fermented liquid, and honey, creating a flavor that is spicy yet easy to drink. It is also possible to add additional ingredients to create original raw material extracts. We support product development with "warming activities" as a key concept. [Example of Component Analysis] Two types of ginger-derived components with proven functional relevance are included. ■ "6-Gingerol" Known for its strong antibacterial properties, it is expected to have antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effects. ■ "6-Shogaol" It is expected to improve blood flow, boost metabolism, and warm the body. *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

• Food/beverage functional materials

We have carefully selected 75 types of superior ingredients from the "sea," "mountains," and "fields," which have been traditionally believed to be good for health in Japan. All the selected vegetables and fruits are fermented separately in individual barrels, and to enhance their nutritional value, we use mineral-rich pure brown sugar from Okinawa, extracting them slowly with the power of nature! Fermented and aged for over three years at natural temperatures, we have allowed for natural fermentation without adding any additives such as water or preservatives. The plant fermentation extract, which has taken a long time to develop, undergoes various tests to ensure it meets strict quality standards before shipping. 【Expected Effects (Examples)】 ■ Effects related to ulcerative colitis ■ Effects on endurance ■ Improvement of bowel movements and intestinal environment ■ Suppression of fat accumulation ★ We are currently offering a catalog that includes data and evidence from various efficacy tests ★ For more details, please contact us or download the PDF.

• Food ingredients (powder)

We would like to introduce the "fat accumulation suppression effect" of plant fermentation extract (paste type) based on test results. The test feed group showed a tendency for decreased triglycerides and visceral fat. Additionally, the continuous intake of plant fermentation extract suggested the possibility of reducing the risk of metabolic syndrome. 【Features】 ■ The test feed group showed a tendency for decreased triglycerides and visceral fat. ■ The possibility of reducing the risk of metabolic syndrome was suggested. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Food ingredients (other)

Regarding the "improvement of bowel movements and intestinal environment effects" of plant fermentation extract (paste type), we will introduce the results based on the test findings. After four weeks of continuous intake, relief of self-reported symptoms related to bowel movements was confirmed. Additionally, the increase of beneficial bacteria such as lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria after consumption suggested the intestinal regulation effects of continuous intake of plant fermentation extract. [Features] ■ Relief of self-reported symptoms related to bowel movements was confirmed ■ Increase in beneficial bacteria such as lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria after consumption ■ Intestinal regulation effects suggested by continuous intake of plant fermentation extract *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Food ingredients (other)

We will introduce the test results regarding the "effects on endurance" of plant fermentation extract (paste type). Using male ICR mice, we provided feed containing 5% plant fermentation extract SSNOOO. In the plant fermentation extract group, an increase in swimming time and a decrease in blood lactate levels were observed. These results suggest that continuous intake of plant fermentation extract may improve endurance. 【Features】 ■ Increased swimming time and decreased blood lactate levels in the plant fermentation extract group ■ Continuous intake of plant fermentation extract may improve endurance *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Food ingredients (other)

About the "Effects of Plant Fermented Extract on Ulcerative Colitis" We will introduce the results based on the test findings. In the plant fermented extract group, colon atrophy was significantly suppressed compared to the positive control group. Additionally, the secretion levels of inflammatory markers were also significantly suppressed compared to the positive control group. These results suggest that the intake of plant fermented extract may help in the suppression of ulcerative colitis. 【Features】 ■ Colon atrophy was significantly suppressed compared to the positive control group ■ Secretion levels of inflammatory markers were also significantly suppressed compared to the positive control group ■ Suggests that the intake of plant fermented extract may help in the suppression of ulcerative colitis *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Food ingredients (other)

We would like to introduce the PB, OEM, and bulk supply services of the Functional Food Development Research Institute. We offer a variety of products including "paste," which can be packaged in sachets or bottles, "liquid," which can be adjusted for concentration and flavor to your preference, and "tablets," where you can choose the size and shape. From soft capsules and hard capsules to drinks, we have a wide range of options for shapes. You can utilize these for enhancing your company's PB product lineup. 【Supply Forms】 ■ Paste: Can be packaged in sachets or bottles ■ Liquid: Concentration and flavor can be adjusted to your preference ■ Powder: Available in freeze-dried and spray-dried forms ■ Granules: Candy-type products rich in plant fermentation extracts ■ Tablets: Size and shape can be selected ■ Soft Capsules: Easy to carry, no impact on flavor ■ Hard Capsules: Capsule materials can be either plant-based or animal-based *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Food ingredients (powder)

"Plant Fermentation Extract FCS010" is a powdered type of plant fermentation extract that has been carefully fermented and matured for a long period of three and a half years using 75 selected plant materials. The spray-drying method allows for the nutritional value of the fermentation to be concentrated while achieving high processing suitability. It can be widely utilized as a material that supports health, utilizing fermentation technology without any food additives, harnessing the power of nature. Due to its powdered form, it can be applied to various dosage forms such as smoothies, various drinks, jellies, and supplements. It is particularly recommended as a raw material for product development aimed at the open market. 【Features】 ■ Fermentation and maturation of 75 types of plant materials ■ High nutritional value from long-term fermentation of three and a half years ■ Versatile application to various products through spray-drying processing ■ Safe and secure with no food additives used ■ Usable in a wide range of products, including smoothies Please make use of it for product development aimed at the open market! *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Food ingredients (powder)

"Plant Fermentation Extract FSN000" is a plant fermentation extract (paste type) made from 75 carefully selected plant materials that have been fermented and aged for three and a half years, then powdered using freeze-drying technology. By freeze-drying the classic plant fermentation extract paste, we have managed to retain the nutritional value of fermentation while enabling its application in various dosage forms. It is suitable for a wide range of product processing, including soft capsules, hard capsules, tablets, granules, and candies, and is particularly recommended for use in tablets and capsule products. Please utilize it for the development of new products that leverage the power of fermentation in the health food and supplement market. 【Features】 ■ Fermentation and aging of 75 types of plant materials ■ Rich nutrients from long-term fermentation of three and a half years ■ Concentration of fermentation power through freeze-drying processing ■ Versatile processing options including capsules, tablets, granules, and candies *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Food ingredients (powder)

"Plant Fermentation Extract AK02" is a safe and secure liquid fermentation extract made from 43 carefully selected domestic plant ingredients, fermented and matured for one year. It features a natural sweetness and refreshing flavor reminiscent of fruits, making it widely applicable in beauty and health foods such as drinks and jellies. It is made without any food additives, leveraging the power of fermentation as a natural ingredient, making it ideal for creating high-quality products. 【Features】 ■ 100% domestic ingredients, carefully selected from 43 types of plant materials ■ Concentrates the flavor and nutrients of the ingredients through one year of fermentation and maturation ■ Easy-to-drink flavor with natural sweetness from fruits ■ Safe and secure, free from food additives ■ Compatible with a variety of processing methods such as drinks, jellies, and powders

• Food ingredients (liquid)

"Plant Fermentation Extract LPN000" is a liquid-type plant fermentation extract that can be widely used as a staple in beauty and health drinks. It uses 18 carefully selected plant-based ingredients primarily sourced from Okayama Prefecture and is fermented and matured for a full year. Due to its concentrated type with an alcohol content of 0.9% or less, it can be highly incorporated into soft drinks and can flexibly accommodate various product designs. It is suitable for processing into health foods and beauty products such as drinks and jellies, and it excels in safety as it does not use any food additives. 【Features】 ■ Uses 18 types of vegetables and fruits primarily from Okayama Prefecture ■ Nutrients and flavors are concentrated through one year of fermentation and maturation ■ Concentrated type with an alcohol content of 0.9% or less, allowing for high incorporation in soft drinks ■ No food additives used ■ Compatible with a variety of processing into drinks, jellies, and more *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Food ingredients (liquid)

"Fermented Ginger Extract" is a paste-type ingredient made from ginger sourced from Kochi Prefecture, carefully fermented and aged for three and a half years. It utilizes the natural flavor of ginger and the power of fermentation to achieve a moderate spiciness and rich taste. It is ideal for drinks, jellies, and packaged products where you want to enhance the punch of ginger. This natural fermented extract is made without any food additives, extracting nutrients through a natural fermentation process. It is recommended for product development focused on health and beauty. 【Features】 ■ Fermented extract made from Kochi Prefecture ginger ■ Enhanced flavor and nutritional value through long-term fermentation of three and a half years ■ Rich paste that utilizes the spiciness and depth of ginger ■ Safe and secure with no food additives ■ Compatible with a variety of processing such as packaging, drinks, and jellies *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Food ingredients (paste)

"Plant Fermentation Extract SSN000" is a premium plant fermentation paste that has been carefully fermented and aged for three and a half years using 75 selected plant ingredients. It is made without any food additives, utilizing fermentation technology that maximizes the power of nature, resulting in a rich nutrient content, making it a gentle fermented food material for your body. 【Features】 ■ Luxuriously fermented and aged with 75 types of plant materials ■ Nutritional value enhanced through long-term fermentation of three and a half years ■ No food additives for safety and peace of mind ■ Versatile processing options including bottles, sachets, drinks, and jellies ■ Flavor adjustments are possible, allowing for tailored designs to suit various applications Ideal for a wide range of uses such as health foods and supplements! *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Food ingredients (paste)

We have carefully selected 75 types of better ingredients from the "sea," "mountains," and "fields," which have been traditionally believed to be good for health in Japan. All the selected vegetables and fruits are prepared separately in individual barrels, and to enhance their nutritional value, we use mineral-rich pure brown sugar from Okinawa, extracting them slowly with the power of nature! They are fermented and aged for over three years at natural temperatures, without adding any additives such as water or preservatives, allowing for a thorough natural fermentation process. The plant fermentation extract, which has taken a long time to develop, undergoes various tests to ensure it meets strict quality standards before being shipped.

• Food ingredients (powder)

At the Functional Food Development Research Institute, we offer "Plant Fermentation Extracts" that harness the power of nature. We are committed to harvesting carefully selected ingredients at their peak nutritional value. We provide paste, liquid, and powder raw materials. We also accept PB and OEM bulk supply. Please feel free to contact us. 【Features】 ■ Seasonal ingredients ■ Long-term fermentation of over 3 years ■ Rich environment of the Kibi Highlands ■ Careful selection of 75 types of ingredients focused on single extraction ■ Original plant fermentation extracts created with a focus on extraction methods that enhance the ingredients and lactic acid bacteria *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Food/beverage functional materials

Our company provides high-quality "FFC enzymes." We take care to ensure that our customers can use our products with confidence, and we carefully select our materials. We actively engage in OEM and private brand contract manufacturing, achieving high results through the support of our research facilities and experienced staff. Additionally, we have established a collaborative system with industry, academia, and government, conducting joint research not only within our company but also in partnership with universities and public research institutions. We offer comprehensive support for new product development, improvement of existing products, manufacturing technology consultations, as well as component analysis, functionality evaluation, and sensory testing. *For more details, please feel free to contact us.*

• Food/beverage functional materials