NINZIA Signed MOU with "by age 18 Malaysia" to Expand Plant-Based, Gluten-Free Sanuki Udon

KOBE, Japan - Jan. 20, 2026 - PRLog -- "NINZIA Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Kobe; CEO: Masahiro Yoritama), a texture-engineering startup creating new forms of food,  has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding a business partnership with "by age 18 Malaysia" (operated by Jinsei wa Jojo da Inc.)—a restaurant serving plant-based, gluten-free, alcohol-free, and barrier-free Sanuki Udon—at the Japanese Ambassador's Residence in Kuala Lumpur."

About by age 18

A "barrier-free" udon restaurant offering plant-based, gluten-free, and alcohol-free dishes to cater to all allergies, dietary restrictions, and beliefs. The menu is supervised by Chef Katsumi Kusumoto of the renowned vegan restaurant "Saido," with support from a collective of globally acclaimed creators.

Website: https://byage18.com/

About NINZIA Inc.
We are a Japan-born technology and ingredient company specializing in texture engineering, not just a health food or plant-based company. Using konjac dietary fiber, a traditional Japanese ingredient, we develop products and technologies that enable everyone to enjoy food freely.

Eating is not just about nutrition—it's an experience. Yet, many face dietary restrictions due to diabetes, obesity, or allergies. To overcome these barriers and enhance well-being, we harness the unique properties of glucomannan to develop innovative binding and texture-creation technologies, bringing Japan's food innovation to the world.

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NINZIA Inc.

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650-0035 Naniwa-cho 56, Chuo-ku, Kobe, KiP

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https://ninzia.jp/

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