Innovation in Action
Learn how our knowledge, technologies and applied research continue to create innovative new products.

Umami
The story of umami spans more than a century

Kokumi substances
Kokumi delivers background richness, roundness and complexity

Enzyme technologies
Putting life’s essential proteins to work to deliver sustainable global food solutions

Palatability Design Technology
Advanced technology combinations for enhancing deliciousness

"Nabe Cube"
How technology transformed one of Japan’s favorite winter dishes

AjiPro®-L
A breakthrough lysine formulation for better cow nutrition

Ajinomoto Build-up Film
A microfilm insulation for electronic devices

AJIPHASE®
A liquid-phase synthesis technology

AminoIndex®
Leveraging amino acids to deliver non-invasive, early cancer detection

Client Innovation Center (CIC)
Our initiative for Open Innovation promotes global collaboration through productive partnerships and innovative technology.