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

Unlocking the power of amino acids Contributing to healthier lives

Sustainability at the Ajinomoto Group

Protein Intake Optimization

Delicious Salt Reduction

Nutrition Without Compromise

Our Approaches to reducing plastic waste

Waste not, want not: renewable biomass reduces CO₂ emissions

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

Not all black or white: global thirst for coffee encourages sustainable farming

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

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

Though the first modern plastic—Bakelite—was invented way back in 1907, until the mid-20th century, most everyday products still came in eco-friendly packaging: recyclable or reusable ...

Localized approaches to reducing plastic are moving the Ajinomoto Group toward zero waste by 2030

According to the United Nations Environment Programme, the world produces 300 million tons of plastic waste every year. That’s nearly the total weight of every ...

Nutrition Without Compromise: Giving people delicious, personalized choices could be key to longer, healthier lives

People often say life is full of compromises. As consumers, all of us learn to balance what we want with what we need and can ...

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

What is a gyoza? Simply put, a gyoza is a savory Japanese dumpling consisting of a thin flour wrapper and juicy filling of minced pork ...

A local approach to improving nutrition in Japan targets vegetable consumption

“Eat your vegetables, they’re good for you.” This age-old advice is borne out by modern scientific evidence: a balanced diet that includes enough vegetables—a valuable ...

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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.

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Umami

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

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