The family business started over 380 years ago, first as a sake distillery. Generations later, the current chairman decided to use the knowledge of fermentation to create a product for mothers to have healthy children. After 23 years of intensive research, Dr. Matsuura perfected the formula that combines 53 ingredients which are fermented for over 3 years and 3 months. Manda started to sell its signature Wellness Superfood from 1984 in Japan. Decades later, the beloved Japanese household name is now available in the USA. Compound fermented health foods, from the masters of fermentation.