FUJI OIL CO.,LTD. introduced its digestible-resistant soy protein “MAM” at Food Development Exhibition 2026 and explained research findings indicating a relationship between cats’ gut health and kidney function.
FUJI OIL CO.,LTD. exhibited at Food Development Exhibition 2026, introducing its digestible-resistant soy protein “MAM.” The exhibit included an overview of MAM, research findings involving cats, an explanation of the ingredient’s characteristics and potential applications, and proposals for using the ingredient through business consultations.
A joint study with Iwate University produced results indicating that MAM consumption may improve cats’ gut health and contribute to maintaining healthy kidney function. The findings were reported in a news release in September this year. Following coverage by online media, interest spread on social media, with the official X post receiving approximately 200,000 impressions and related posts receiving more than 1 million views in total.
The study is positioned as the first report to indicate that MAM may contribute to maintaining healthy kidney function by improving gut health. MAM is expected to see wider use as a pet food ingredient.
The exhibition was held from 14 to 16 October 2026 at West Hall 4 of Tokyo Big Sight, with exhibition booth number 4-132. The exhibition information included an overview of the ingredient, technical explanations and application proposals through business consultations, as well as a page providing exhibition details.