Umami United announced today that ProBake Binder, its revolutionary plant-based egg replacement ingredient for industrial bakeries, has been granted Kosher Parve certification by the Orthodox Union (OU). This certification enables manufacturers with kosher-certified product lines to incorporate ProBake Binder without compromising their existing certifications, removing a critical barrier to ingredient innovation.
For industrial bakeries operating under kosher certification, ingredient sourcing is constrained by the need to maintain kosher status across their entire product portfolio. ProBake Binder’s OU Kosher Parve certification means these manufacturers can now adopt advanced egg replacement technology while maintaining full compliance.
“Many of our customers manufacture kosher-certified products and need every ingredient to maintain that status,” said Hiroto Yamazaki, CEO at Umami United. “When you’ve built kosher certification into your operations, you can’t just adopt a new ingredient that breaks compliance, no matter how functional or innovative it is. By achieving OU Kosher Parve certification, we’re ensuring ProBake Binder fits seamlessly into existing kosher-certified production lines.”
Maintaining Kosher Compliance While Innovating
The Kosher Parve designation, which indicates that a product contains no meat or dairy, positions ProBake Binder as compatible with the full range of kosher product categories. Manufacturers with kosher-certified cookies, muffins, pound cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods can maintain certification while replacing eggs with ProBake Binder. No reformulation or recertification required.
“We’re solving a very specific problem: manufacturers need egg replacement solutions that don’t force them to choose between innovation and compliance,” added Yamazaki. “Our customers told us kosher certification was essential for their operations, so we made it a priority. ProBake Binder now delivers the functional performance they need with the certification status they require.”
Kosher Certification Meets Clean Label Innovation
ProBake Binder contains only six simple, kosher-certified ingredients: konjac, tapioca starch, pumpkin, sea salt, carrot, and kelp. Each gram functionally replaces one whole egg, delivering exceptional binding, water retention, and emulsification properties across bakery applications.
The shelf-stable powder offers 18-month ambient shelf life and requires over 90% less storage space than equivalent liquid egg volumes, enabling manufacturers to achieve supply chain stability, operational efficiency, and protection against egg market volatility while maintaining kosher compliance.
Kosher Certification Documentation Available
Umami United will showcase ProBake Binder’s Kosher Parve certification at upcoming industry trade shows and events throughout 2026, including the American Society of Baking’s BakingTech 2026 on February 16th to 19th in Chicago and the Southern California Institute of Food Technologists Suppliers’ Night Expo on March 3rd in Anaheim. Manufacturers requiring kosher certification documentation for their quality assurance or regulatory teams can request official OU certification letters directly from Umami United.
