Innovation Story

We help resolve a wide range of social issues through our research on amino acids. The possibilities of “AminoScience” are endless, and we will continue to expand them.

Umami

The 100-year story of how “umami”
—the fifth basic taste—
spread from Japan to around the world

AjiPro™-L

Lysine formulation that improves
dairy cow nutrients with amino acid

"Nabe Cube"

Our technological capabilities
condensed into a tiny cube

Aminoindex®

Assessing cancer risks
with the amino acids found in blood

Ajinomoto Build-up
Film (ABF)

Controlling insulation with microfilm
—Ajinomoto Build-up Film interlayer insulation

Deliciousness
Technology

Enhancing and deepening deliciousness

Amino Beauty
Theory

Using the power of amino acids to bolster
the function of proteins
—an essential part of beautiful skin

Kokumi substances

Kokumi delivers background richness,
roundness and complexity

Enzyme
technologies

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

AJIPHASE®

A liquid-phase synthesis technology