hakkobako fermentation lab

The HakkoBako Fermentation Lab

Welcome to our dedicated R&D and discovery space, located in Fo Tan, Hong Kong. The HakkoBako Fermentation Lab is a resource for chefs, food producers, and innovators looking to explore the magic of microbes.

Whether you’re developing new ingredients, refining a process, or creating content, our lab provides the technology, expertise, and support to bring your vision to life.

Our Expertise & Services

We offer more than just a space. Our team provides hands-on support, built on deep know-how in global fermentation practices and commercial food production.

  • Recipe & Ingredient Development: Partner with us to create and perfect new fermented products. We can help you troubleshoot, innovate, and scale your ideas.

  • Expert Consultation: Leverage our team’s experience for a consulting fee. We can help you fine-tune your process, analyze results, and achieve consistent, high-quality outcomes.

  • Content Creation Studio: The lab is designed to be camera-ready. Use our professional space as a video and photoshooting studio to create beautiful content for your brand, document your process, or film training materials.

Our Facility & Technology

The lab is fully equipped with our state-of-the-art HakkoBako Pro Fermentation Chambers and a comprehensive suite of professional measuring tools.

  • Advanced Fermentation Chambers: Our chambers feature custom software to precisely control, monitor, and analyze every step of your fermentation process.

  • Professional Measuring Equipment: We provide all the necessary tools for in-depth analysis, including:

    • pH meters

    • Brix refractometers

    • Air speed sensors (anemometers)

    • Temperature and humidity loggers

    • Oxygen saturation monitors

  • Custom-Built Solutions: Have a unique challenge? We can develop custom-built solutions for your project, including integrated camera monitoring and other bespoke hardware or software features.

  • External Lab Partnerships: For advanced nutritional analysis, microbial identification, or shelf-life testing, we have established connections with external, accredited food testing laboratories.

Explore Our Culture Library

It is with pride that have built up our extensive Culture Library. This living resource is a growing collection of unique bacteria, yeast, and mould strains sourced from around the world, available to our partners to unlock new flavours and possibilities.

Visit Us

The HakkoBako Fermentation Lab is available by appointment only.

Please contact us to discuss your project, learn about our consulting fees, and schedule a visit.

Location: Hakko Bako Limited Unit 1511, Wah Yiu Industrial Centre 30-32 Au Pui Wan Street Fo Tan, NT, Hong Kong

(A 6-minute walk from Fo Tan MTR Station)