Samyangsa, Establishes Specialty Factory in Ulsan... "Largest Domestic Allulose Production Facility"

Alulose and Prebiotics Material Production
Approximately 140 Billion Investment, Annual Production Capacity 25,000 Tons
"Doubling Specialty Sales Ratio by 2030"

Samyang Corporation announced on the 4th that it has completed the construction of the largest allulose factory in Korea in Ulsan Metropolitan City to expand its market share in the domestic and international alternative sweetener markets.

Samyang Corporation held the completion ceremony for its Specialty Factory in Ulsan Metropolitan City on the 4th. Participants, including (from the 7th person from the left) Kim Won, Vice Chairman of Samyang Corporation; Ahn Seung-dae, Deputy Mayor of Ulsan Metropolitan City; Kim Ryang, Vice Chairman of Samyang Corporation; Kim Beom-seok, Director of the Ulsan Branch of the Ministry of Employment and Labor; and Kim Jeong, Vice Chairman of Samyang Packaging, are performing a commemorative ceremony for the completion.
[Photo by Samyang Group]

On the same day, Samyang held a completion ceremony for the specialty (high-functionality) factory in Ulsan, attended by An Seung-dae, Deputy Mayor of Ulsan Metropolitan City, Bang In-seop, member of the Ulsan Metropolitan Council, Vice Chairmen Kim Ryang and Kim Won, Vice Chairman Kim Jeong of Samyang Packaging, and Choi Nak-hyun, CEO of Samyang Corporation.

Located in Nam-gu, Ulsan, Samyang's specialty factory consists of two buildings: one allulose factory and one prebiotics factory. With an investment of approximately 140 billion KRW, the total floor area is 22,148㎡ (about 6,700 pyeong), with an annual production capacity of 25,000 tons. Among these, the allulose factory's annual production capacity is 13,000 tons, more than four times the previous capacity, making it the largest in Korea. It can produce both liquid and crystalline allulose, which is convenient for export.

Allulose is a rare sugar naturally found in figs and raisins, with sweetness about 70% that of sugar. Most of it is absorbed in the small intestine but is not metabolized in the body and is excreted in urine, making it a zero-calorie ingredient. Since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) excluded allulose from total sugars and added sugars labeling in processed foods in 2019, it contains almost no calories. It has a sweetness similar to fructose and can produce a caramelized flavor similar to sugar when heated, making it recognized as a next-generation alternative sweetener.

Exterior view of Samyang Corporation Specialty Factory
[Photo by Samyang Group]

Previously, Samyang developed liquid allulose based on its proprietary enzyme technology in 2016 and began mass production in 2020. In the same year, it received the FDA's "Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS)" approval. Using the newly established Ulsan specialty factory as a base, the company plans to propose differentiated solutions linking allulose and prebiotics and expand its sales channels to North America, Japan, and Southeast Asia. It is already awaiting "Novel Food" approval in Australia and New Zealand. Through this, Samyang aims to more than double the sales ratio of its specialty business and overseas sales ratio by 2030, following its position as the number one company in the domestic allulose sales market.

In addition, the prebiotics factory produces indigestible maltodextrin and fructooligosaccharide powder. Indigestible maltodextrin is a water-soluble dietary fiber that can help promote bowel movements, suppress postprandial blood sugar spikes, and improve blood triglyceride levels. Fructooligosaccharide is a health functional food ingredient that helps increase beneficial intestinal bacteria and promote bowel movements.

CEO Choi Nak-hyun emphasized, "This specialty factory will be the growth engine that will create the next 100 years of Samyang Group's food business," adding, "It will become a core base that provides the value of 'Health and Wellness' to domestic and international customers."

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