Nippon Starch Chemical Co., Ltd.

Nippon Starch Chemical Co., Ltd. (日澱化學株式会社) is a Japanese chemical manufacturer specializing in modified starches. Founded in May 1917 and headquartered in Osaka, the company develops and produces processed starches that add functional properties to natural starch for use in food, cosmetics, and industrial products. Its product portfolio includes food ingredients rich in dietary fiber, biodegradable detergents, adhesives for recyclable paper containers, and processing agents for high-performance computer circuit boards. The company operates a Tokyo sales office and has an affiliated company, NIC STARCH PRODUCTS LTD., in Thailand. With capital of 100 million yen, it remains a privately held company. The company emphasizes environmental responsibility, safety, and quality, and participates in the Eco Action 21 environmental management program. It celebrated its 109th year of operation according to its website, reflecting a long history of continuous innovation in starch processing.

Nippon Starch Chemical Co., Ltd. was founded in May 1917 in Osaka, Japan. Since its establishment, the company has focused on developing and producing modified starches that enhance the properties of natural starch, overcoming limitations such as deterioration and retrogradation. Over the decades, it has expanded its applications into food, cosmetics, and industrial fields. The company has developed food ingredients rich in dietary fiber, biodegradable detergents, adhesives for recyclable paper containers, and processing agents for high-performance computer circuit boards. It operates a sales office in Tokyo and has an affiliated company, NIC STARCH PRODUCTS LTD., in Thailand. The company remains privately held with capital of 100 million yen. In recent years, it has emphasized environmental management, participating in the Eco Action 21 program and updating its environmental reports. As of its website, the company has been in operation for 109 years, continuing to innovate in starch processing.

• 2026

  Action plan for general business owners updated on July 31.

• 2025

  Eco Action 21 environmental management report updated on December 16.

• 2020

  Website renewed on April 30.

• 1917

  Company founded in May in Osaka, Japan.

A specialized manufacturer leveraging natural starch to create functional, environmentally friendly ingredients for diverse industries.

• Modified starches

  Processed starches with added functionality for food, cosmetics, and industrial uses.

• Food ingredients rich in dietary fiber

  Food materials developed from starch with high dietary fiber content.

• Biodegradable detergents

  Detergents with excellent biodegradability.

• Adhesives for paper containers

  Adhesives enabling recycling of paper containers.

• Processing agents for computer circuit boards

  Agents for high-performance computer circuit boards.

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2. 2会社概要 | 日澱化学株式会社nichidene.com
3. 3Nippon Starch Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan) - Wikidatawikidata.org