Amano Enzyme Manufacturing (China), Ltd. Shanghai Branch is the China-based subsidiary of Amano Enzyme Inc., a globally recognized Japanese biotechnology company established in 1899. Specializing in enzyme research, development, and manufacturing, the Shanghai branch serves as a strategic commercial and technical support hub for the Chinese and broader Asia-Pacific markets. The branch operates under Amano’s core mission to deliver innovative and sustainable enzymatic solutions across the food, health, diagnostics, and industrial sectors.
Core Business and Offerings
Amano Enzyme focuses on the production and customization of high-performance microbial and plant-derived enzymes. Its product portfolio encompasses a wide range of enzyme classes used in applications including flavor enhancement, diagnostics, food processing, biocatalysis, and pharmaceuticals.
Product Categories
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Proteases
- PROTIN AY 50C
- PROTIN NY 50C
- THERMOASE PC10F
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Carbohydrases
- Hemicellulase 'Amano' 90
- Cellulase T 'Amano' 4
- Mannanase BGM 'Amano'10
- Cyclodextrin glucanotransferase (CGTase)
- Deamizyme 50000G
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Oxidoreductases
- Glucose Oxidase 'Amano'
- Cholesterol Oxidase 'Amano' 6E
- Cholesterol Dehydrogenase 'Amano' 6
- Ascorbate Oxidase 'Amano' 3
- Uricase 'Amano' 3
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Amino Acid-Related Enzymes
- D-Aminoacylase 'Amano'
- Glutaminase SD-C100S
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Specialty Enzymes for Diagnostics & Research
- L-alpha-Glycerophosphate Oxidase 'Amano'3
- Malate Dehydrogenase 'Amano'3
- Glycerol Kinase 'Amano' 2
- Naringinase 'Amano'D
- α-Galactosidase DS30
- β-Amylase F 'Amano'
- Gluczyme AF6 Cd+2
- Enzyme RP-1G
These enzymes are used in diverse industrial applications including baking, brewing, dairy, diagnostics, clinical testing kits, pharmaceuticals, flavor formulation, and biosynthesis of rare compounds.
Specialization and Unique Value Proposition
Amano Enzyme’s core strength lies in its ability to develop highly specific, stable, and high-purity enzyme preparations tailored for sensitive and regulated applications. Its Shanghai branch provides:
- Localized technical support for product development and application optimization in China
- Access to Amano’s global enzyme innovation pipeline
- Regulatory compliance consulting aligned with China’s CFDA, GB, and international standards
Amano is one of the few enzyme companies globally that produces both enzymes for food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade use, reflecting exceptional R&D and production standards.
Financial and Operational Scale
Amano Enzyme Inc., the parent company, reported consolidated revenues exceeding USD 150 million annually as of recent fiscal years. The Chinese branch:
- Serves a rapidly expanding customer base in Greater China and Southeast Asia
- Coordinates with Amano’s global R&D facilities in Japan and the U.S.
- Facilitates distribution, customer service, and product trials in key Chinese industrial zones
With an increasing demand for enzymes in plant-based food, health diagnostics, and green chemistry, Amano’s Shanghai office plays a central role in regional market growth.
Export and Shipment Insights
Although the Shanghai branch itself is focused more on import, distribution, and technical service within China, Amano Enzyme products are:
- Exported to over 100 countries
- Manufactured in Gifu, Japan and shipped to international subsidiaries including China, the USA, Europe, and India
- Registered under relevant import-export codes for biotechnology reagents, food additives, and enzyme preparations
Shipment formats include freeze-dried powder, granules, and liquid enzyme formulations, customized per application.
Target Market
Amano Enzyme Shanghai serves customers in:
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Food and Beverage Industry
- Baking, dairy, soy fermentation, flavor enhancement
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Nutraceuticals and Supplements
- Digestive enzymes, anti-inflammatory enzyme therapies
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Clinical and Diagnostic Reagents
- Oxidases and dehydrogenases for test kits and biosensors
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Pharmaceuticals
- Enzymes for stereoselective synthesis and API production
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Biocatalysis and Industrial Biotechnology
- Enzymes for greener chemical reactions
Capabilities
- Enzyme customization for substrate specificity, pH, and temperature stability
- Application testing labs based in Asia and Japan
- Regulatory and documentation support for food-grade and pharmaceutical compliance
- High-batch consistency and traceability for critical applications
- Pilot-scale trial support for food manufacturers and pharma companies
Amano offers complete technical data packages including Certificates of Analysis (CoA), SDS, enzyme activity assay protocols, and stability profiles.
Certifications and Compliance
Amano Enzyme adheres to stringent global certifications including:
- ISO 9001 – Quality Management
- FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 – Food Safety Management
- GMP and FDA DMF (Drug Master File) registered for pharma-grade enzymes
- Halal and Kosher certifications for selected enzymes
- REACH and RoHS compliant for EU market access
The Shanghai branch ensures local compliance with China’s GB standards, customs codes, and product registration processes.
Customer Testimonials and Industry Reputation
Amano has received recognition for:
- Supplying enzymes to leading global diagnostics companies
- Contributing to new food innovation in the Asia-Pacific market through functional enzyme development
- Partnering with universities and biotech startups in enzyme R&D and application expansion
Its Shanghai branch is known among regional food manufacturers and healthcare companies for technical reliability, fast response, and high-quality enzyme solutions.
Key Achievements
- Delivered specialty enzymes for over 500 industrial and research clients in Asia-Pacific
- Developed market-leading oxidase enzymes for clinical test strips and sensors
- Enabled enzyme innovation in plant-based food, fermentation, and biosynthesis
- Achieved regulatory registration of over 30 enzyme products in China
- Contributed to Amano Enzyme’s global position as a top-5 enzyme supplier
Amano Enzyme Manufacturing (China), Ltd. Shanghai Branch continues to enable biotechnology-driven innovation across the food, health, and industrial landscape of China through precise, clean-label, and sustainable enzyme solutions.