Health and Nutrition
Policies
At the NISSIN FOODS Group, part of the philosophy of the founder is “Biken Kenshoku” (Eat wisely for beauty and health). It expresses that, besides filling empty stomachs and satisfying people’s sense of taste, another important function of food is to develop beautiful bodies and keep people healthy. Based on this philosophy, we are developing products for health-conscious customers, including products with lower calories, sodium content, and carbohydrates, as well as those added with dietary fiber and nutrients, while flexibly addressing nutritional issues that change with the times, and striving to improve people’s health.
In addition, our Group positions “Health and Nutrition” as one of its material issues, aiming to realize a sustainable society and enhance corporate value.
Based on this policy, we have formulated the NISSIN FOODS Group Policy on Nutrition and are advancing initiatives to solve issues of health and nutrition through our business activities.
Targets
Improving Product Nutrition Using “NISSIN-NPS”
NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS has developed our own nutritional profiling system, "NISSIN-NPS," which scores the nutritional value of products, and began operation in February 2024. NISSIN-NPS is based on the Health Star Rating System (HSR), one of the NPS widely used around the world, and scores the nutritional value of products according to the content of nutrients that should be avoided in excessive intake (saturated fatty acids, sodium, etc.) and nutrients recommended for intake (protein, dietary fiber, etc.). Furthermore, vitamins and minerals, which are not used in the scoring under HSR, have also been added to the evaluation items, and the scores reflect whether appropriate amounts of vitamins and minerals are included in the products.
To accelerate efforts related to nutrition and health through food, we have set the following goals.
- ・By 2030, we will increase the percentage of products with improved nutritional value through NISSIN-NPS to 50% (compared to 2020).
- ・By 2030, we will launch 150 nutritious products that meet the criteria of healthy product set by NISSIN-NPS.
Commitments at Tokyo Nutrition for Growth Summit*
NISSIN FOODS HOLDINGS announced its commitment toward achieving global “nutrition improvement” and “building sustainable food system” at the Tokyo Nutrition for Growth Summit held in December 2021.
| Commitment | Progress (as of March 31, 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wellness Products | Increase the NISSIN FOODS Group’s sales of wellness products in Japan to ¥23 billion by 2030 | Sales of wellness products in Japan: ¥44.6 billion |
| 2. Food Allergen Tests | Develop a testing method that allows simultaneous tests on recommended labeling of food allergens by 2030, and conduct more than 100,000 tests in total | Number of tests conducted: 23,120 (since September 2023) |
| 3. Meat Alternatives | Increase the amount of vegetable protein used as instant noodle ingredients in Japan by NISSIN FOOD PRODUCTS to 1,100 tons per year by 2030 | Amount of vegetable protein used as instant noodle ingredients in Japan: 729 tons |
| 4. Food Waste | Reduce the total amount of waste from the NISSIN FOODS Group’s distribution and sales in Japan by 50% (compared to 2015) by 2030 | Total amount of waste from distribution and sales in Japan: 34.6% reduction |
- *
The Tokyo Nutrition for Growth Summit is a global summit for the
leaders of governments, international agencies, companies, civil
groups, and other entities to discuss widely about improving nutrition
for people around the world under the themes of health, food, and
resilience, deepen the shared recognition about the direction of
future actions, and promote initiatives toward solving global nutrition
issues.
It is a practice that the country hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games will organize this summit. The first summit was held in 2013 in the United Kingdom (London), the second in 2016 in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro), the third in 2021 in Japan (Tokyo), and the fourth in 2025 was held in France (Paris).
Tokyo Nutrition for Growth Summit
Structure
At the NISSIN FOODS Group, under a cross-organizational framework involving management, we advance initiatives and confirm progress on one of our material issues, “Health and Nutrition.”
Our Group’s technology, development, and research center, “the WAVE,” consists of the Global Innovation Research Center and the Global Food Safety Institute. The Global Innovation Research Center generates innovative technologies, while the Global Food Safety Institute pursues food safety and security. In addition, it brings together development functions not only for instant noodles but also for chilled, frozen, rice, confectionery, and lactobacillus beverage products, serving as a foundation for expanding the possibilities of food for the next generation. Equipped with a framework that integrates everything from basic research to applied development, we are engaged not only in the development of innovative products utilizing various technologies and the promotion of nutrition improvement based on scientific evidence, but also in a wide range of themes that contribute to the future. Going forward, we will continue to deepen our initiatives, taking into account trends in international nutrition standards.
The Group—whether in-house or outsourced—does not conduct animal experiments except in cases when required by laws and regulations.
Initiatives
Nutritional Improvement through Products
By utilizing NISSIN-NPS to score the nutritional value of products and quantitatively evaluate them, we are promoting the continuous improvement of a wide range of product categories, including instant noodles, and aiming to enhance the overall nutritional value of our products.
Creation of Health Value through Research and Technological Development
At the NISSIN FOODS Group, in order to solve issues related to “Health and Nutrition,” we are conducting research and technological development while making full use of scientific approaches. Specifically, we are broadly engaged in everything from basic research to applied development, including the study of new sodium-reduction technologies, research and development of new ingredients using plant-based proteins, elucidation of taste mechanisms to scientifically capture deliciousness, and utilization of lactobacillus materials.
As a result, these efforts have led to product development based on scientific evidence, such as products that pursue a perfect balance of nutrition and taste, reduced carbohydrate and salt products, Foods with Function Claims, and products using newly discovered lactobacillus.
Employee Health
For employees, we provide KANZEN MESHI (Perfect Meal) menus at employee cafeterias, which pursue a perfect balance of 33 nutrients and deliciousness. We have offered more than 100 types, focusing mainly on popular menu items such as curry and pasta. In addition, we have introduced self-service meal stations for employees at domestic Group companies and elsewhere, where employees can always access Frozen KANZEN MESHI DELI.
Furthermore, by conducting seminars related to food and health promotion events for employees, we strategically promote initiatives to maintain and enhance both mental and physical health.
Dialogue and Collaboration with Related Organizations Engaged in Nutritional Improvement
To solve issues related to nutrition and health, we are collaborating with public institutions, the food industry, and international evaluation organizations and initiatives both in Japan and abroad.
National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition (NIBN)
We participate in the project for improving the food environment through industry-academia-government collaboration, in which NIBN and food companies collaborate, working toward the creation of a healthy and sustainable food environment based on scientific knowledge.
World Instant Noodles Association (WINA)
Through WINA, an international industry organization, we are conducting activities to achieve the voluntary targets set by member companies, the WINA Challenge Target. While respecting cultural and dietary differences in each country and region, we aim to solve global nutrition and health issues and contribute to people’s well-being as an industry.
Access to Nutrition initiative (ATNi)
ATNi is an international initiative with the aim of evaluating and promoting companies’ efforts to improve nutrition. Our Group, through dialogue with ATNi and evaluation based on its indicators, ensures transparency in our initiatives while continuously pursuing improvements.
Food Assistance in Times of Disaster
Through WINA, the NISSIN FOODS Group provides instant noodles to disaster-affected areas. In addition, in response to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake that occurred in January 2024, NISSIN FOOD PRODUCTS provided the KANZEN MESHI series to affected areas, thereby engaging in support through the provision of warm meals during disasters.
Going forward, we will continue to carry on the founder’s aspiration of contributing to society by satisfying people’s hunger, always considering what is useful for people and society, and striving to deliver warm, nutritionally balanced meals even during an emergency.
Product Examples
The NISSIN FOODS Group offers a wide range of health-conscious products, including those that pursue a perfect balance of nutrition and taste, reduced carbohydrates, reduced sodium, fortified nutrition, and Foods with Function Claims. While addressing each customer’s lifestyle and health issues, we are committed to the development and improvement of products that achieve both health and deliciousness.
KANZEN MESHI (Perfect Meal)
KANZEN MESHI CURRY MESHI EUROPEAN-STYLE CURRY (NISSIN FOOD PRODUCTS)
KANZEN MESHI CUP NOODLE WITHOUT SOUP (NISSIN FOOD PRODUCTS)
KANZEN MESHI DELI FROZEN TENDER PORK CUTLET RICE BOWL (NISSIN FOOD PRODUCTS)
KANZEN MESHI DELI FROZEN SLOW SIMMERED BOLOGNESE PASTA (NISSIN FOOD PRODUCTS)
Lower Carbohydrates
CUP NOODLES PRO High Protein & Low Carbohydrates, with Less Sodium (NISSIN FOOD PRODUCTS)
Contains 15g of protein, 50% less carbohydrates*1, 25% less sodium*1, and nearly the daily recommended intake of dietary fiber*2.
- *1Compared to CUP NOODLES
- *2From the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s “Dietary Reference Intakes for Japanese (2020)”. Contains about 99% of the daily reference value of dietary fiber for individuals aged 18 and over, based on a standard daily calorie intake of 2,200 kcal.
Mochitto Locavore Noodles - Medium Thin Noodles - 1 Serving (NISSIN CHILLED FOODS)
Contains 40% less sugar* and 22.0 g dietary fiber
- *Compared to GYORETSU NO DEKIRU MISE NO RAMEN KOTTERI SHOYU
Myojo Low-Carb Noodles (MYOJO FOODS)
Contains 25% to 30% less carbohydrates and at least half the recommended daily intake of dietary fiber*
- *From the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s “Dietary Reference Intakes for Japanese (2020)”
GORO GRA 60% Fewer Carbohydrates Choco Nuts 300 g (NISSIN CISCO)
Contains 60% less carbohydrates* and 10.9 g of dietary fiber per serving (50 g)
- *Compared to GORO GRA Choco Nuts 320g
TOKACHI NOMU YOGURT Lower Carbohydrates 900 g (NISSIN YORK)
55% less carbohydrates and 45% less calories*, and contains 5.5 g of protein per cup (180 g)
- *Compared to TOKACHI NOMU YOGURT Plain
Lower Sodium Content
HYOBANYA Series (MYOJO FOODS)
30% less sodium*
- *Compared to the salt equivalent of instant noodles in the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan – 2020 - (Eighth Revised Edition) (per 100 g)
SHIO Care Cup (MYOJO FOODS)
Container that allows customers to adjust sodium intake by leaving soup up to the bottom inner line
Applicable products: CHARUMERA Donburi series, HYOBANYA series, etc.
Four-pack less sodium Fried Peanuts PEANUT AGE (BONCHI)
30% less sodium*
- *Compared to four-pack PEANUT AGE
NISSIN PREMIUM CUP KOREAN HOT CHILI CHICKEN CHEESE FLAVOUR (NISSIN FOODS THAILAND)
Products that meet the standards below have the Healthier Choice* logo on their packaging.
- *This is a certification system by the Thai government aimed at developing health awareness of consumers regarding health-conscious foods.
Food with Health Claims
Foods for Specified Health Uses
- (Foods containing ingredients with health functions that affects physiological and other functions and approved by the Consumer Affairs Agency to label its specified health uses)
PILKUL 400 65 ml (NISSIN YORK)
Contains 40 billion lactic acid bacteria (NY1301 strain)—which reach the intestine alive—per bottle (65 ml)
Foods with Nutrient Function Claims
NISSIN MUG Series (NISSIN FOOD PRODUCTS)
Fortified with Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, supporting healthy eating habits for child-rearing households.
Allerlite Protect (NISSIN FOOD PRODUCTS)
Contains Reflect Lactobacillus (T-21 strain)― which has the power to balance the body― and biotin, a nutrient that helps maintain healthy skin and mucous membranes
Foods with Function Claims
- (Foods labeled with function claims on the basis of scientific evidence, at the responsibility of food business operators)
PILKUL MIRACLE CARE NOMU YOGURT 900 g (NISSIN YORK)
Contains 60 billion live lactic acid bacteria (NY1301 strain) per glass (180 g), which reach the intestine alive.
PILKUL HIZA ACTIVE 65 ml (NISSIN YORK)
Contains 40 billion lactic acid bacteria (NY1301 strain)—which reach the intestine alive—per bottle (65 ml).
- *Contains 300 mg of N-acetylglucosamine per recommended daily serving (65 ml).
TRIPLE BARRIER Green Apple Flavor (NISSIN FOOD PRODUCTS)
When ingested before meals, increases the excretion of fats, sugar, and sodium taken during meals as well as suppresses the rise of neutral fats and blood sugar after meals and lowers high blood pressure