Morinaga Milk
The home of Bifidobacterium BB536 — deep gut-flora research.
A major Japanese dairy company known for Bifidobacterium BB536 and Shield lactic-acid bacteria, strong in gut research.
Brand facts
- Founded
- 1917
- Headquarters
- Tokyo, Japan
- Parent / operator
- Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.
- Origin
- Japan
About Morinaga Milk
A major dairy company and a top domestic supplier of lactic-acid and bifidobacteria. It markets supplements with its long-researched Bifidobacterium BB536 and immune-oriented Shield lactic-acid bacteria, backed by deep gut-flora research.
What sets Morinaga Milk apart
Its core is proprietary strains (BB536, Shield), dairy-derived fermentation technology and big-maker quality control.
Ingredient sourcing
Uses bifidobacteria and lactic-acid bacteria it researches and controls in-house.
Manufacturing & quality
Produced under a major dairy company's strict quality and hygiene systems.
Certifications & testing
- Foods with Function Claims (select products)
- Domestic quality systems
Signature products
- Bifidus BB536
- Shield lactic-acid bacteria supplement
- Lactoferrin
Focus categories
- Probiotics
- Bifidobacteria
- Immune
- Lactoferrin
Price positioning
Mid-range — value in research backing and quality.
Where to buy in Japan
Available via its online store, drugstores, Amazon.co.jp and Rakuten Ichiba.
Best for
People who want bifidobacteria or lactoferrin from a research-backed major.
Things to keep in mind
Probiotic response varies between individuals.
Prices are sample data. Check the retailer's site for the current price.