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Samjin food · Seongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea
Since 1983 in Seongju, Korea, we make kitchen essentials: soybean powders, starches and food additives
Samjin food is a Korean food manufacturer whose ingredients end up on rice cakes at neighbourhood tteok shops, on summer shaved ice, in the morning misugaru, and in frying batter and bread dough. We have spent 43 years at the start of good food stories. We make seven product categories in our HACCP and FSSC 22000 certified facility: pulse and grain products, starch products, sesame and seed products, infusion teas, and food additives such as baking powder and baking soda. OEM and ODM production available.
What we manufacture
Product rangeWe are not just a soybean powder company. From pulse and grain products to starches, sesame products, infusion teas and food additives, all seven product categories are made in our HACCP-certified facility. Blending, particle size and packaging can be adjusted to the intended use.
Pulse products
Grain products
Starch products
Seed products
Infusion teas
Leavening agents
Compound preparations
Also supplied
Our brands
BrandAlongside ingredient supply, we develop and produce our own consumer products.
Made with Korean seoritae black soybeans, roasted and milled. Selected as an Outstanding Product at the 2026 RICE SHOW.
A soybean powder made for shaved ice, milled to a particle size that suits milk and red bean toppings.
Stir into water and the broth is ready. It removes the work of grinding soybeans through the summer.
A shake-and-drink roasted soybean drink mix, in Korean melon and chocolate flavours.
How we manufacture
Production capabilityEvery stage from raw material intake to packing runs on our own equipment. With no outsourced processing, blending and particle size can be adjusted to order.
We handle contract manufacturing for your brand, including formulation development. Small lot orders are accepted.
From 200 g retail packs to 1 kg and larger foodservice packs, each item has its own formats. Packaging specifications can be discussed to suit your application.
Milling fineness is varied according to the end use, whether rice cakes, beverages or bakery applications.
Roasting conditions are set and managed separately for each product.
Depending on the item, we produce with either Korean or imported raw material. Origin follows each product's labelling.
Food manufacturers, rice cake and bakery producers, online retail channels, and export buyers.
The standards we work to
CertificationWe hold HACCP certification for starch products, grain products, pulse products, other processed products, infusion tea, leavening agents and compound preparations. Internationally we are certified to FSSC 22000. For export we have completed GACC overseas manufacturer registration with the General Administration of Customs of China and US FDA food facility registration. In 2026 we received the Minister of Food and Drug Safety Commendation on Korea's 25th Food Safety Day.
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Awards and recognition
AwardsRecognition for food safety, for our products, and for a family business carried on for four decades.
Four decades
HistorySelected as a 2026 RICE SHOW Outstanding Product (GOSOSO black bean misugaru)
Exhibited at SIAL CHINA
Minister of Food and Drug Safety Commendation (25th Food Safety Day)
Selected as a Strong Small Business by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
GACC overseas manufacturer registration, China
FSSC 22000 certification
Gyeongsangbuk-do Governor's Commendation for food hygiene improvement
Selected as a Centennial Small Business by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
HACCP certification for grain, pulse and other processed products, infusion tea, leavening agents and compound preparations
Listed with Oasis Market
Minchul Kim appointed CEO through family business succession
HACCP certification for starch products
Relocated to the current site after merger; renamed Samjin food
Acquired Samseon Sobun
Yudong Food founded
Beyond Korea
ExportBuilding on domestic supply, we continue to grow export volume.
US FDA food facility registration completed. Supplied through Korean grocery distribution channels.
GACC overseas manufacturer registration completed. Export is available for registered items only.
Supplied through local distributors. Labelling is prepared to meet each importing country's requirements.
Specifications and labelling information are provided in Korean, English, Chinese and Japanese.
Frequently asked questions
FAQWhat does Samjin food manufacture?
We manufacture pulse powders including roasted soybean powder, black soybean powder, soybean coating powder, raw soybean powder and soybean powder for cold noodle soup, along with grain products such as misugaru, glutinous rice flour, rice flour and malt powder. We also produce starch products including potato, sweet potato and corn starch, seed products such as roasted sesame, perilla seed powder and black sesame powder, infusion teas, and food additives including baking powder, baking soda and Sindangwon sweetener. We also supply Samjin starch syrup (mulyeot).
Do you offer OEM and ODM production?
Yes. We handle contract manufacturing for your brand and can develop formulations together. Small lot orders are accepted, and quotations are prepared individually based on quantity and specification.
What food safety certifications do you hold?
We hold HACCP certification for starch products, grain products, pulse products, other processed products, infusion tea, leavening agents and compound preparations, and are certified to FSSC 22000. For export we have completed GACC overseas manufacturer registration with China and US FDA food facility registration.
Can packaging format and particle size be adjusted?
We produce each item in its own formats, from 200 g retail packs to 1 kg and larger foodservice packs, and packaging specifications can be discussed to suit your application. Milling fineness is also varied according to the end use, whether rice cakes, beverages or bakery applications.
Do you export?
We export to the United States, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong and China. Export to China is available for GACC-registered items only. For other countries, please contact us and we will confirm the applicable import requirements.
Are you related to the other companies named Samjin?
No. Samjin food is a food manufacturer established in 1983 and based in Seongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do. There are separate Korean companies with similar names operating in fish cake manufacturing and in sauces and seasonings. We produce pulse and grain powders, starches, seed products, infusion teas and food additives.
Where are you located?
Our head office and plant are at 31, Yongjeonggongdan-gil, Yongam-myeon, Seongju-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea. The company began in Daegu in 1983 as Yudong Food and moved to the current site in 1998.
Looking for a supplier?
Specifications and labelling details for each item are available on the product pages.
For trade orders and OEM or ODM production, please send us an enquiry and our team will respond.
Tel +82-54-933-4560 · Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00 (KST) | Test reports are available in the document library.
