Echigo

Echigo, Inc. is a Japanese healthcare company specializing in the development and production of medical foods using proprietary high-pressure processing (HPP) technology. A spin-off from the food manufacturer Echigo-Seika, the company focuses on addressing the nutritional needs of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and food allergies. Their flagship products include low-protein rice and low-allergen foods, which are produced by using high pressure to remove specific proteins or allergens without compromising the food's texture or taste. Echigo's technology platform allows for the enzymatic breakdown of proteins under high pressure, making it a leader in the specialized nutrition and medical food market in Japan.