What are the Health Benefits of Dairy Alternative Foods?
Dairy alternatives have been on the rise for years and the growth of these products is projected to continue. According to Grand View Research, the global dairy alternatives market size was valued at USD 26.1 See more
The Role of Enzymes in Nutraceuticals
Understanding Enzymes The use of enzymes in the nutraceutical industry is on the rise. Enzymes are bio-catalysts; in short, they speed up chemical reactions without being used up in the process. As they are specific, See more
The History and Science Behind Custom Enzyme Manufacturing: From Discovery to Production
Amano Enzyme was founded over 120 years ago in Japan as a pharmaceutical business and expanded into enzyme production in 1948. Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts and speed up chemical reactions that are See more
Specialty Enzymes Company is Improving Cold-Brewed Coffee Beverage Production
The Role of Enzyme Manufacturing Companies Enzyme technology is vital to improving the taste, texture, and quality of many foods we consume on a daily basis. When it comes to the beverage industry, enzymes and See more
Enzyme Manufacturing Companies Seeing Skyrocketing Growth in Plant-Based Dairy Specialty Enzymes
The global market for plant-based foods is exploding as people are interested in alternatives to animal products. In fact, in 2021 grocery sales of plant-based foods that directly replaced animal products grew 27 percent, reaching See more
Cost Savings and Economic Benefits of Utilizing Manufactured Enzymes
Enzymes play a crucial role in various industries, ranging from food and beverages to biofuels and pharmaceuticals. These remarkable catalysts can speed up chemical reactions, improve efficiency, and offer numerous environmental benefits. Amano Enzyme, one See more
A Specialty Enzymes Company’s Approach to Reducing Environmental Impact of Food & Beverage Production
It is estimated that food waste contributes between 8 to 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to the ongoing global climate crisis. Food waste can occur both at all levels of the food See more
Amano to Sponsor First North America-Japan Enzyme Technology Symposium
ELGIN, IL, MARCH 23, 2023—Amano Enzyme USA Co., Ltd., in conjunction with the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, today announced it is sponsoring the first-ever Enzyme Technology Symposium between top academic researchers and industry professionals See more
Amano Enzyme establishes new European hub at Milton Park
ELGIN, IL, NOV. 00, 2022—Amano Enzyme, Inc., a major specialty enzyme manufacturer, announced it has established its new Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) hub at Milton Park, a science, technology and business community See more
Major Supplier of Specialty Enzymes Joins the Plant Protein Innovation Center (PPIC)
Amano Brings Enzyme Technology to Plant Protein Innovation Center JOLIET, IL, MARCH 16, 2022—Amano Enzyme, Inc., a major supplier of specialty enzymes to the food industry, announced it has become a member of the Plant See more
Specialty Enzymes for improving starch products: Glycosyltransfrase
Carbohydrates are an essential part of the human diet and thus an important raw material for the food industry. Amano Enzyme, a leading specialty enzymes company with a strong focus in applications for enzymes in See more
Savor the Flavor: Umami is the key to consumers embracing Plant-Based Meat Alternatives
Vegetarian and Vegan lifestyles are nothing new - in fact it is the only accepted practice in many significant cultures and religious practices. However particularly in Europe and the Americas, those living vegetarian or vegan See more
Custom Enzymes Help Get More from Ready-to-Drink Coffee & Tea Production
On one hand, coffee and tea brands are in an envious position. Their product is a beloved - and in most cases essential - part of their consumers’ daily lives. Roughly two thirds of Americans See more
Amano Enzyme helps manufacturing companies develop delicious plant-based beverages
Non-dairy milk alternatives have become a global trend, driven by increased consumer awareness of the role of protein in weight management and a healthy diet. In fact, plant-based milk alone accounts for 35% of the See more
Amano Celebrates 40th Anniversary of U.S. Subsidiary
ELGIN, IL, June 11, 2021—Amano Enzyme, Inc., Nagoya, Japan, a major developer of speciality enzymes for the food industry, announced that its U.S. subsidiary, located here, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. “Originally, we operated as See more
Enzymes are a Key Differentiator in the Competitive Dairy-Alternative Milk Market
The dairy-alternative milk market, encompassing such plant and grain-based products as soy, almond, and rice-based milks, is exploding - the overall dairy alternative market is expected to reach over $42 Billion in the next See more
Amano Introduces Savory Enzyme for Plant Protein Products
ELGIN, IL, MARCH 2, 2021—Umamizyme™ Pulse, a non-GMO enzyme designed for use in a variety of plant protein products to produce a pleasant, savory (umami) flavor, similar to that provided by monosodium glutamate (MSG), as See more
Notice of Subsidiary Closure
Amano Enzyme Mexico, S.A. de. C.V., has discontinued production in October 2020 and began the liquidation process on January 1, 2021. Company Name: Amano Enzyme Mexico, S.A. de. C.V. Location: Irapuato, GTO, Mexico Business: See more
Measures in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Amano Enzyme USA ensures compliance with the policy and procedures of Amano Enzyme Inc. To our Valued Customers and Partners, Amano Enzyme would like to share details on how we are responding to the current See more
Amano Enzyme Opens Thai Office
ELGIN, IL, JAN. 15, 2019—Amano Enzyme will begin the New Year with the opening of an office in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region, the Kingdom of Thailand, effective February 1, 2019, according to Ken Iritani, vice See more
Digestive Enzymes May Help Improve Nutrition for the Elderly
One in every four people in Japan is over the age of 65. In order to continue living an active lifestyle, it’s important for the elderly to take in plenty of nutrition from daily meals. However, as See more
Vegans and the vegan market
Recently, more and more people are choosing and practicing diets from a variety of options that suit their lifestyles and beliefs. Vegetarians are one such choice. There are many types when you look inside the See more
Introduction to the Amano-style aerated koji-making process
At Amano Enzyme we are continuously developing enzyme products of various origins, including microorganisms. We previously developed a koji-making process, a method for culturing microorganisms, as a key process in solid-state fermentation. Here, we provide an overview of See more
Enzyme Products from Amano Enzyme Support Regenerative Medicine
Since the advent of iPS cells, there have been high expectations regarding their potential application in the field of regenerative medicine. Some time has elapsed since the enforcement of the Act on the Safety of Regenerative See more
