Rice, re-engineered.

Japanese rice noodles with the bite buyers remember.

Gluten-free noodles made in Fukushima from Japanese rice, starch and water. Developed with science, built for retail, foodservice and private label.

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Gluten-free
No food additives
No added salt
1-year ambient shelf life

Japanese rice noodles served with tempura in a ceramic bowl — Made in Fukushima, Japan

500,000 servings produced in FY2025

40 t annual export volume

700+ OEM projects completed

4 markets France, Germany, Israel & Australia

Why UMAIMEN

Not a substitute.
A new noodle standard.

Texture comes first. UMAIMEN was developed through industry–academia research with Kogakuin University, from selecting the right rice variety to measuring the cooked noodle’s bite.

Purpose-selected rice

Fukushima-grown rice varieties are evaluated for the viscosity and structure needed for satisfying noodles.

Protected know-how

A patented process turns a simple ingredient list into noodles with reliable texture and broad culinary range.

Made for real kitchens

Multiple widths, retail and foodservice formats, and ambient storage make adoption practical beyond the gluten-free aisle.

Product range

One grain. Many cuisines.

Core noodles and application-led formats for international retail, professional kitchens and new product development.

UMAIMEN white-rice medium noodles in the photographed 100 g retail pouch

UMAIMEN brown-rice thick noodles in the photographed 100 g retail pouch

01 · Core range

White & brown rice noodles

Clean-tasting white rice or aromatic brown rice, available in thin, medium and thick cuts for dishes across Asia and the West.

Retail & export formats

100 g: Japanese Retail PackageJapanese-language pouch sold in Japan, pictured here.
120 g: Eco Package for ExportSimplified packaging for export and SIAL proposals.
1 kg: FoodserviceProfessional kitchen format.

UMAIMEN white rice noodles in the 120 g Eco Package for export — **120 g**Eco Package for Export

UMAIMEN brown rice noodles in the 120 g Eco Package for export — **120 g**Eco Package for Export

UMAIMEN white rice noodles in the 1 kg foodservice package — **1 kg**Foodservice

UMAIMEN brown rice noodles in the 1 kg foodservice package — **1 kg**Foodservice

Rice noodles in a creamy soup with greens and chili threads, viewed from above

02 · Asian applications

Ramen, udon & pho

Dedicated cuts for soups, chilled noodles and stir-fries, with soup-included retail sets available.

Rice-flour wonton sheets in a hotpot with vegetables and mushrooms

03 · Sheets & wrappers

Wonton, sheets & lasagna

Rice-based formats that move naturally from Japanese school lunches to restaurant and lounge menus.

Rice lasagna sheets Rice wonton wrappers Vegan mentsuyu Rice puffs Cooking rice flours Custom development

Specifications, certifications and market availability vary by product and destination. Contact us for the current export range.

Foodservice

Built for the menu.
Ready for service.

Serve a credible gluten-free option without narrowing the menu. UMAIMEN works across Japanese, Asian and Western dishes, with professional formats designed for repeatable preparation.

Ambient storage Plan inventory without frozen logistics.

Flexible prep Pre-boil selected formats for rapid finishing.

Menu versatility Soups, salads, pasta, lasagna and more.

Serving suggestion: rice sheets with a tomato-based sauce on a white plate; not photographed at the lounge

Hospitality

Rice lasagna at The Centurion Lounge, Haneda Airport

Photo: rice-sheet serving suggestion. Not photographed at the lounge.

Public foodservice

Served in school lunches across Japan

Every elementary and junior high school in Sukagawa City serves UMAIMEN rice-flour wontons and noodles, with adoption extending to schools in multiple prefectures.

Restaurants · Hotels · Catering · Airlines · Schools

Brown-rice noodles lifted with chopsticks above a cooking pot

700+ OEM projects completed across Japan

OEM / Private label

Your rice.
Your market.
Your noodle.

We help partners turn regional rice, a customer need or a menu idea into a commercial product. Our team supports development through production and packaging.

01
Define the applicationRetail, foodservice, institutional or ingredient supply
02
Develop the specificationRice variety, formulation, shape, texture and cooking method
03
Build the finished productPack format, branding, production and market requirements

Discuss OEM / Private Label

A worker in protective clothing operating stainless-steel equipment in UMAIMEN's production facility

Dedicated rice-flour noodle facility · Sukagawa, Fukushima

Quality & company

Food manufacturing, with an engineer’s discipline.

Founded in 1969, Alpha Electronic Co., Ltd. brings decades of manufacturing, quality management and continuous improvement into food production.

In 2022, Alpha Electronic Co., Ltd. expanded its food business with dedicated milling and noodle-making equipment. Full-scale operation of its rice-flour noodle facility began in 2023.

ISO 22000:2018Food safety management

Kosher certifiedDedicated production facility

Patented processResearch-led development

Fukushima, Japan

Made where rice still means community.

UMAIMEN began as a response to local agricultural challenges and a belief that rice can do more. Today, that work connects Fukushima-grown ingredients, manufacturing expertise and international food markets.

A close-up of hands holding brown rice above a paper sack

Retail · Foodservice · OEM

Let’s put Japanese rice on your next shelf or menu.

Tell us your country, business type and the products you are interested in. Our food business team will follow up directly.

Request samples or a quotation Discuss distribution sales_umaimen@alpha-e-net.com