In 1999, Matsutani Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Japan's leading producerof specialty food starches and maltodextrins, established Matsutani America,Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary headquartered in Decatur, Illinois.

A research and development facility in Itami City, Japan, is whereMatsutani's new and innovative products begin. In fact, Matsutani America'sinitial charge was to demonstrate to North American food and beverage manufacturersthe outstanding physical and chemical properties of their proprietary solubledietary fiber: Fibersol®-2.

Fibersol®-2 was originally produced in Japan and used in Japan for anumber of years, but the production capacity was not

Clinton

The Fibersol®-2 production facility, located in Clinton, Iowa. sufficientto meet anticipated worldwide demand. Now Fibersol®-2 is produced in Clinton,Iowa, through an agreement with Archer Daniels Midland Company. Operationalsince 1999, this facility provides Fibersol®-2 throughout the world.

Matsutani America is proving itself to be a leader not only in the NorthAmerican fiber market but in the larger market of food ingredients as well.