CONSOLIDATED COMPANIES

Nitta Gelatin Canada, Inc.

production and sales of gelatin
Canada

Nitta Gelatin USA, Inc.

production and sales of gelatin
U.S.A

Nitta Casings (Canada) Inc.

production and sales of collagen casings
Canada

Nitta Casings Inc.

production and sales of collagen casings
U.S.A.

Nitta Gelatin NA Inc.

sales of gelatin and others
U.S.A.

Nitta Gelatin Holding, Inc.

holding company
U.S.A

Aibis Inc.

sales of gelatin and gelling agents
Japan

Alma Corporation

sales of gelatin and food ingredients
Japan

Hikone Gelatin Inc.

production of gelatin
Japan

Nitta Gelatin India Ltd. (Former "Kerala Chemicals & Proteins Ltd.")

production and sales of gelatin and other products
India

Bostik-Nitta Co., Ltd.

production and sales of various hot melts adhesives
Japan

Nitta Biolab Inc.

sales of health foods and cosmetic products
Japan