Unlocking the power of amino acids, the Ajinomoto Group is
working to resolve food and health issues globally.

Ajinomoto Sustainability Field Trip (Thailand)

Ajinomoto Sustainability Field Trip (Vietnam)

Reducing plastic waste

Co-products and the bio-cycle

Healthy and delicious

Reducing salt tastefully

Tackling nutrition challenges

Improving nutrition in Japan

Sustainable plant-based proteins

Vietnamese childhood nutrition Japanese-style

Unlocking the power of amino acids contributing to healthier lives

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Discover how the Ajinomoto Group brings out the flavor in food, improves health, and enhances the quality of life.

Completing the bio-cycle: AJI-NO-MOTO® co-products help to boost agricultural output

A school lunch program in Vietnam aims to improve children’s health

AJI-NO-MOTO® paper packaging: a modern take on an old idea aims to reduce plastic waste

From Japanese dinner tables to the Athletes’ Village in Tokyo—Ajinomoto frozen gyozas turn 50 but aren’t slowing down

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About Us

To contribute to greater wellness for people worldwide, unlocking the power of amino acids—this is the Ajinomoto Group's promise to our customers.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Without Compromise.

Sustainability

Addressing issues of health and wellbeing, food resources and sustainability.

Science and Health

Since identifying umami over 100 years ago, we've been working to help people eat better and live healthier lives by unlocking the power of amino acids.

Discovering Umami

Amino Acids

Putting the power of amino acids to work.

Umami

Umami, the powerful fifth taste, makes many of the foods we eat more delicious.

Products and Innovation

Applying knowledge and research to address the needs of customers worldwide.

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Our Businesses

Serving customers worldwide through a broad range of products and solutions.

Innovation in Action

Knowledge, technologies and research continue to drive our innovation.