Nitta Gelatin, Inc.

Detailed Description

Nitta Gelatin Inc. engages in the production and sale of edible gelatin, pharmaceutical gelatin, and photographic gelatin in Japan and internationally. The company manufactures and sells related products made from collagen for animal bones and skin, and fish scales and skin; gelatin for applications in industrial sectors comprising food and pharmaceutical markets; collagen peptide, which is recognized as a bioactive compound and a material that has bioregulatory functions, produced using its proteolytic technology; and edible collagen casings, which uses sausage manufacturing as an alternative to natural casings for sheep and pig intestines. It also manufactures and sells hot-melt adhesives for packaging, bookbinding, building materials, and hygiene products; and gaskets that are used as a sealant for electronic devices, household electrical appliances, etc., as well as food formulations, such as edible gelling agents; other food materials; and stabilizers for confectionery, desserts, delicatessen items, chilled foods, etc. In addition, the company manufactures and sells collagen and medical gelatin for medical device manufacturers, research institutions, and others that are used as a biomaterial for artificial skin and bone. Nitta Gelatin Inc. was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.