Japanese traditional ingredient 'konjac' goes global: Startup NINZIA to exhibit at international event
Japanese startup NINZIA has announced that it will be exhibiting at the 'Global Startup EXPO 2026,' one of the world's largest deep-tech international events. The company is attracting attention for its new technology that utilizes 'konjac,' an ingredient that has been a staple in Japan for centuries.
NINZIA is developing a proprietary texture-engineering technology that utilizes 'glucomannan,' a dietary fiber found in konjac. By using this technology, it becomes possible to freely alter the texture of food and create entirely new culinary experiences.
While konjac is known as a low-calorie, healthy ingredient, NINZIA is looking to expand new possibilities in the food industry by combining this traditional food with cutting-edge science and technology. This exhibition at the international event serves as a major opportunity to showcase Japan's technological prowess to the world.
'Global Startup EXPO 2026' is a significant event that brings together innovative companies from across the globe. There are high expectations for the future as we wait to see how NINZIA's technology will be received on the world stage.