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Part1Hanamaruki Foods Inc. - Turning Liquid Shio Koji:
Siam Hanamaruki Co. Ltd.
Food Additives and Ingredients, Functional and Nutraceutical Foods, food ingredients, Food Ingredients, Condiments and Sauces, condiments, fermented products, Spices and Seasonings
Liquid Shio Koji: Traditional Japanese seasoning (liquid)
Siam Hanamaruki Co., Ltd., the Thai manufacturing subsidiary of Japan’s century-old Hanamaruki Foods Co., Ltd., is a specialized food processing company located in Nong Khae, Saraburi, Thailand. Established to serve growing demand in Southeast Asia and beyond, Siam Hanamaruki is dedicated to producing liquid Shio Koji, a traditional Japanese seasoning reimagined for modern foodservice and manufacturing applications. With its parent company headquartered in Nagano, Japan, Hanamaruki has built a global reputation as a fermentation expert, particularly in miso and koji-based seasonings, since 1918.
Siam Hanamaruki Co., Ltd. operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility focused exclusively on fermentation-based ingredients, especially:
Liquid Shio Koji:
Koji Powder (for internal R&D and selected clients):
Licensed production of miso and related products:
This facility was the first and only overseas factory under the Hanamaruki brand, with production beginning in February 2020.
Siam Hanamaruki offers several critical advantages in its niche:
Their products serve multiple B2B segments: food manufacturers, high-end restaurants, quick service chains, and health-food producers.
While detailed financial disclosures for Siam Hanamaruki are not public, operational indicators suggest significant investment and strategic commitment:
The facility was established specifically to meet growing global demand for Shio Koji and to reduce reliance on Japanese exports by creating a regional hub in ASEAN.
Trade data and logistics reports suggest:
Siam Hanamaruki’s strategic focus targets:
The company aligns with global trends in health-conscious consumption, clean-label production, and reduced-sodium flavoring.
Siam Hanamaruki maintains strict international standards:
These certifications enable them to serve international B2B clients with assurance of quality and traceability.
Though formal testimonials are rarely published, trade sources and interviews with culinary professionals note:
Siam Hanamaruki Co., Ltd. represents the global evolution of Japan’s fermentation legacy, offering scientifically-backed, clean-label seasoning products for the future of health-forward food innovation.
