Oryza’s Strengths
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- Oryza’s Strengths
Business Development
We develop our businesses with unconventional and free ideas born from the fusion of nature and science.
Oryza Oil & Fat Chemical Co., Ltd.
Head Office: Aichi Prefecture/Sales Office: Tokyo Prefecture
Oryza Oil & Fat Chemical established in 1939 as Gifu Rice Bran Oil Plant.
Oryza was the first in
the Chubu region to establish mass production techniques, beginning with the production and sale of
rice bran oil made from rice bran and rice germ, which are byproducts of polishing brown rice. In
1976, we successfully developed the world's first low-temperature extraction method (NEM) for rice
bran oil, and in 1982, we obtained a global patent. This enabled the extraction and refinement of
higher-quality, better-tasting rice bran oil.
Oryza Oil & Fat Chemical, which started its
business with the production of rice bran oil, focuses on the health components abundantly found in
rice bran. Alongside entering the functional ingredients business, we established a new research and
development department. In addition to rice bran and rice germ, we have aimed to make effective use
of numerous underutilized resources worldwide and have developed expertise in extracting
health-promoting components from various natural raw materials. Our research and development, which
applies the natural forces of "activation and inhibition", is at a world-class level.
Research and Development
A global network has also been constructed by our research and
development efforts.
Through research and development in pursuit of truth, we have turned
manny impossibilities into possibilities.
When we talk about "contributing to health", there are many areas that this encompasses.
From
the standpoint of preventive medicine and anti-aging, we have paved our way into not only the Japan
market but the global market, developing unique products in a niche that meets niche and unique
products.
Utilizing over 2,000 assay systems we have accumulated to date, we build evidence focusing on
bioactivity.
We release the truth, proven through in vitro, in vivo, and clinical tests. These
research findings are presented at various conferences and posted in papers both nationally and
internationally.
Speed in product development is also one of our strengths. While it typically takes 3 to 5 years to
bring a creative new product to market, we achieve this within a one-year timeframe.
New
product development meetings are attended not only by the R&D department but also various members of
Sales, Production Engineering and development, and Manufacturing, who gather and discuss the new
products.
Each employee's ideas are promptly considered without missing opportunities. If there
is a possibility, we will quickly turn it into action with a “Try First & Fast” mentality. This is
perhaps the reason Oryza Oil & Fat Chemical is able to continually output new products brimming with
creativity.
Over 2,000 Assay*
Patterns Held
*An assay is a method to quantitatively assess or measure the quantity, functional activity, or response of samples.
Patent Applications
| Japan Patents Obtained |
304 |
|---|---|
| Japan Patents Obtained |
80 |
| Japan Patents Obtained |
32 |
| International Patents Obtained |
20 |
Number of Postings in Papers
Postings in
Highly Authoritative Academic Journals
| In Japan |
14 |
|---|---|
| Overseas |
71 |
| Postings in Professional Journals |
216 |
Functional Food and Cosmetic Material Business>
Note: Track record as of January 2025
Production Technology Development
We utilize our many years of experience and know-how to not only
produce original products, but to provide a one-stop service from investigating contracted product
quality improvements, cost-down, and lab tests for new projects to actually launching
production.
Another one of Oryza’s strengths is that we can support a wide range of extraction and
fractionation of water-soluble components, fat-soluble components, and other components through our
experience using rich variations of organic solvents and our knowledge of extraction.
With a
customer first motto, we create processing systems to satisfy you on every level and help you create a
customized one-of-a-kind product.
Start the contract processing business
About30years of experience
Accumulated track record of handling Ingredients
In-house manufactured products
Client companies in the contract processing business
300 companies
Inquiries per year
Manufacturing
We use a variety of solvents and equipment to extract, refine, and fractionate grams to tons of oil and fat ingredients and grams to hundreds of kilograms of functional food and cosmetic ingredients. We possess various devices to support high-mix production in variable quantities in order to meet the personalized needs of our customers on a daily basis.
Our production line consists of large, medium, and small extruders, reactors, and concentrators/distillers as well as column separators, allowing us to handle any type of processing.
Quality Control
Oryza Oil & Fat Chemical’s quality control system follows GMP standards, monitoring the quality
standards of the entire process from raw material receiving, to intermediates, through to the final
product, guaranteeing the perfect quality.
We perform product manufacturing while following the
manufacturing operation standard set forth by GMP, and we have established traceability through
product test results and manufacturing control logs. Using the analysis results of the established
quality standards as a basis, we stringently determine whether to accept or refuse deliveries of raw
material and whether or not to ship products.
Amid growing concerns about food safety, we
utilize a range of analytical equipment, including HPLC, GC, GCMS, UV, and NIR. Additionally, we
have invested in a number of advanced devices. For instance, we recently added Flash GC Nose
instruments for the chemical analysis of aromas and CDM instruments for measuring the oxidative
stability of oils and fats. With safety as our top priority, we also perform comprehensive analyses
of all functional components and active substances used in products like foods and
cosmetics.
We also conduct radiation inspections and allergy testing for the seven specified
allergens across all products and production lots.
Over 2,000 Assay*
Patterns Held
*An assay is a method to quantitatively assess or measure the quantity, functional activity, or response of samples.
Oryza Oil & Fat Chemical’s Analysis Equipment
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HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography)
Main Use: To Analyze Functional Components Quantitatively
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GC (Gas Chromatography)
Main Uses: To Analyze the Fatty Acid Composition in Oil and Fat Products
To Analyze Functional Components Quantitatively -
GCMS (Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer)
Main Use: To Analyze Residual Solvents
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UV (Ultraviolet and Visible Spectrophotometer)
Main Uses: To Measure the Oryzanol Content
To Measure the Polyphenol Content -
NIR (Near Infrared Analyzer)
Main Uses: To Measure the Amount of Oil and Water and the Acid Value of Bran
To Measure the Acid Value of Crude Oil -
Flash GC Nose (Aroma Analyzer)
Main Use: To Analyze Aromatic Components
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CDM (Oxidation Stability Test Equipment)
Main Use: To Test Oils and Fats’ Stability Against Oxidation
Food, functional food, medical and pharmaceutical products, Ingredients for cosmetics, and rice bran oilーa product we have been consistently making for over 80 years since inception... We at Oryza Oil & Fat Chemical are specialists in a wide variety of fields, helping to make products that satisfy customers all over the world.
Oryza Oil & Fat Chemical’s Products
51countries
We proactively share information and give presentations on new products, regularly participating in trade shows in Japan and around the world, as well as sharing updates through webinars.
Around 25 years ago, in preparation for global expansion, we began upgrading our product catalogs, presentation materials, and other documentation into English and Chinese, and started entering overseas markets. In 2017, we established a local subsidiary, ORYZA THAILAND, and openned a representative office in Malaysia. As a result, we are now working with over 2,000 companies within Japan and more than 510 companies across 51 countries worldwide.
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Moreover, we are safeguard our rights appropriately by obtaining patents worldwide and registering
trademarks for branding the products we have developed. We enable our customers worldwide to fully
benefit from this intellectual property.
The global network Oryza Oil & Fat Chemical has built
one of our greatest trengths
Patents & Registered Trademarks
- Domestic patent
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Patent Applications
304Patent Applications
80
- International patent
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International Patents Obtained
32Japan Registered Trademarks
20
- Registered trademark
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Japan Registered Trademarks
56Overseas Registered Trademarks
33
Note: Track record as of January 2025
Oryza Oil & Fat Chemical is committed to pursuing global challenges through corporate activities aligned with the SDGs.
Oryza Oil & Fat Chemical’s SDGs Declaration >
Contact us with any questions or comments about our products.
Head Office:
+81-586-86-5141
Tokyo Sales Office:
+81-3-5209-9150
Reception Hours:
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Monday–Friday
(excluding weekends and holidays)