Pioneering a sustainable future through continuous innovation from functional probiotics to natural solutions and pet care.
Pioneering a sustainable future through continuous innovation from
functional probiotics to natural solutions and pet care.
Pioneering a sustainable future through continuous innovation from functional probiotics to natural solutions and pet care.

From the development of Korea’s first Korean-style probiotic strain in 1995
to receiving the ‘Ingredient of the Year’ award at the NutraIngredients USA Awards in 2026,
hy Central Research Institute contributes to healthier lives for humanity
through its accumulated technological expertise and capabilities.
From the development of Korea’s first Korean-style probiotic strain in 1995
to receiving the ‘Ingredient of the Year’ award at the NutraIngredients USA Awards in 2026,
hy Central Research Institute contributes to healthier lives for humanity
through its accumulated technological expertise and capabilities.
From the development of Korea’s first Korean-style probiotic strain in 1995
to receiving the ‘Ingredient of the Year’ award at the NutraIngredients USA Awards in 2026,
hy Central Research Institute contributes to healthier lives for humanity
through its accumulated technological expertise and capabilities.
With its strain library database, hy is conducting in-depth microbiome research.

The microbiome refers to the community of microorganisms (microbiota)
living in the body and their genetic material (genome).
Over 95% reside in the digestive tract,
with others on the skin, respiratory system, and oral cavity,
all crucial for health and immunity.
An adult carries about 3.8 trillion
microbiome organisms, approximately 1.3 times
the number of human somatic cells.
The microbiome refers to the community of microorganisms (microbiota)
living in the body and their genetic material (genome).
Over 95% reside in the digestive tract,
with others on the skin, respiratory system, and oral cavity, all crucial for health and immunity.
An adult carries about 3.8 trillion
microbiome organisms, approximately 1.3 times
the number of human somatic cells.
The microbiome refers to the community of microorganisms (microbiota) living in the body and their genetic material (genome).
Over 95% reside in the digestive tract, with others on the skin, respiratory system, and oral cavity, all crucial for health and immunity.
An adult carries about 3.8 trillion
microbiome organisms, approximately 1.3 times the number of human somatic cells.
For over half a century, we've explored strains in various ways, looking to natural solutions around us for future possibilities. Each discovery, guided by scientific insight, is carefully analyzed and transformed into functional ingredients that enrich daily life.
For over half a century, we've explored strains in various ways, looking to natural solutions around us for future possibilities. Each discovery, guided by scientific insight, is carefully analyzed and transformed into functional ingredients that enrich daily life.
For over half a century, we've explored strains in various ways, looking to natural solutions around us for future possibilities. Each discovery, guided by scientific insight, is carefully analyzed and transformed into functional ingredients that enrich daily life.

Ashwagandha extract
Relief of tension caused by stress (2012)
Fingerroot extract powder
Protection against UV-induced skin damage (2012)
Lactic acid bacteria–fermented kelp extract
Lactic acid bacteria–fermented kelp extract
Protection against alcohol-induced liver damage (2011)
Protection against alcohol-induced liver damage (2011)
L. curvatus HY7601
L. plantarum KY1032
L. curvatus HY7601
L. plantarum KY1032
L. curvatus HY7601
L. plantarum KY1032
L. plantarum HY7714
L. plantarum HY7714
L. plantarum HY7714
L. paracasei HY2782
L. paracasei HY2782
L. paracasei HY2782
We provide scientific evidence through various patents and SCI-indexed publications, establishing leadership in both domestic and global healthcare markets.



We are continuously exploring new possibilities to enhance human health through ongoing research.
