Pectin business

• GOAL

  Unitec Foods has been responsible for accelerating the development of pectin applications in the supply chain and expanding the sales of these products.
  Pectin, a byproduct of fruit juice production, is once again attracting attention. We are striving to meet the growing needs across industries and create a society in which waste can be recycled and used in a sustainable manner.

  

• PRODUCT

  Pectin

  Pectin is a plant-derived natural gelling agent made from the starting material of apple pomace and lemon peels. The fruit is squeezed leaving the juice residue, which becomes an edible raw material that facilitates the upcycling of food. In the food industry, it is often used as an additive for jams, yogurt drinks, and nursing food.

  

• MISSION

  Refining application and development techniques

  Promote the development of new applications for pectin and create opportunities for its use in industries other than food.

  

• CASE

  Industrial raw materials, agricultural materials, detergents and cleaners, home appliances, cosmetics, water purification, binders, adhesives, etc.

  

Pectin

• GOAL

  Unitec Foods has been contributing to the development of additives for various foods with our core technology of food polysaccharide technology. Another part of our efforts have been aimed toward the creation of alternative meat textures, and we have developed and marketed an original product called NIKUVEGE (Plant based meat).
  Our goals are to contribute to the creation of delicious meat substitutes with our technology and improve the physical properties of foods. This will create a society in which many people can accept and eat meat substitutes as a new type of food on a daily basis and continue to enjoy a rich food culture.

• PRODUCT

  "NIKUVEGE" is a plant-based meat product made without the use of any animal-derived ingredients, supporting sustainable food production and reducing environmental impact. As a commercial product, it is available in various forms, including semi-finished products that can be eaten simply by heating and uncooked products that can be seasoned and prepared as desired, all offered frozen. We also provide development and manufacturing of custom products and ODM solutions to meet customer needs.
  To promote a more sustainable and healthier lifestyle, we also offer some retail products for sale on select e-commerce sites, making it easy for consumers to enjoy delicious plant-based meat at home.

  

• MISSION

  Refining Core Technologies

  We will further refine our additive technology and pursue the delicious taste of alternative meats.

  Expansion of the alternative meat sales business

  Through the expansion of NIKUVEGE sales, we will accelerate the creation of alternative foods that many people look to eat on a daily basis.

In-House Commitment to the SDGs

SDGs Training Achievements

April 2022
In-house training conducted by Mitsui lecturers from the SDGs Office of the Center for International Development

Introduction seminar on the SDGs

・Background and contents of the SDGs
・Corporate initiatives in achieving the SDGs
・What individuals can do to achieve the SDGs
・SDGs certification/recognition system/registration