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Last updated January 31, 2026
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Kikkoman Research Landscape: Recent R&D and Innovation Focus Areas

This landscape reveals what Kikkoman is actively researching on recently. It organizes signals from patents into clusters of real scientific and technical questions being explored, showing where Kikkoman is repeatedly investing effort, building knowledge, and reducing uncertainty. The result is a forward-looking view of strategic intent , often visible months or years before it appears in products, partnerships, or financial disclosures of Kikkoman.

What are Kikkoman's key R&D focus areas?

Koji substrate moisture and heat

(2)problems

Inconsistent enzymatic activity during soy protein breakdown leads to poor umami profiles and high sodium requirements. This lever engineers the koji-substrate interface to maximize ergothioneine and flavor precursors while reducing salt content.

Fad-dependent oxidoreductase electron transfer

(3)problems

Inconsistent enzymatic activity in biosensors leads to poor signal reliability and high detection limits. These innovations utilize recombinant protein expression and specific oxidase-electrode coupling to stabilize signal transduction.

User interface interaction protocols

(2)problems

Inaccurate ingredient matching poses severe health risks and liability costs for sensitive consumers. This logic automates the cross-referencing of individual user profiles with product chemical data to mitigate accidental exposure.