Creating Materials from Unused Resources
Creating Materials from Unused Resources
As an ingredient manufacturer, Mitsubishi Corporation Life Sciences Limited produces a wide variety of food ingredients and seasonings at our own factories as well as those of the Group. We are challenging ourselves to create new materials from unused resources. For example, we use the by-products and leftovers generated in our manufacturing process as fertilizers and feedstuffs. We also upcycle these resources into new seasonings and health ingredients.
We manufacture and sell various types of yeast extracts, including torula yeast, brewer’s yeast, and baker’s yeast. We use our proprietary technology to process the by-products (yeast cell walls) generated in the process of manufacturing yeast extracts from torula yeast, thereby upcycling it to create new health ingredients and cosmetics.
In addition, we eliminate waste by using by-products generated in the beer brewing process as ingredients for producing brewer’s yeast. We also create coating and cosmetic materials by reprocessing by-products (yeast cell walls) generated after producing the yeast.
Diagram of manufacturing process
In addition to the above examples of utilization of unused resources, we are conducting a variety of R&D to develop new value-added materials using by-products generated in our seasoning production process. We also promote collaboration not only within our own company, but also by leveraging our network with Mitsubishi Corporation Group companies and food product manufacturers that are our customers.
