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A passion for life drives us forward. By unlocking the power of amino acids, Ajinomoto Group contributes to greater wellness for people worldwide. Explore our untold stories of becoming a solution-providing group of companies for food and health issues.
Spilling the beans on umami—a traditional Nigerian seasoning gets a commercial makeover
Umami Hunter in Nigeria (short ver.)Beans are a staple of many cuisines worldwide. This humble legume is also one of the longest-cultivated plants in the ...
We Can Make It—Peruvian video proclaims solidarity in crisis
Peru locked down early in response to the COVID pandemic. President Martín Vizcarra declared a national state of emergency on March 15, 2020, earning his ...
Unlocking amino acids’ potential: passion and a bit of luck
Some scientific discoveries happen by accident—think penicillin. In 1928 biologist Alexander Fleming returned to his lab from holiday to find mold growing in a petri ...
Making daily homemade meals special: just add a little umami
Meals out can give the family cook a welcome break. At times when the family can’t visit that favorite restaurant, the person in charge of ...
Sprinting a marathon: the pioneering technology behind today’s computer brains
Your smart phone packs the functions of a camera, AV player, game console and more into a device that slips into your pocket. Whether you’re ...
It’s not off, it’s fermented—microorganisms can preserve foods
All female mammals produce milk to nurture their young. Humans are unique in that some of us continue to consume milk as adults. Drinking milk, ...
Tomio Fukuda’s Commitment to Sustainable Coffee Farming
Consumers are viewing their choice of coffee as an ethical decisionHow do you like your coffee? Once, the answer might have been “black” or “with ...
Busting nutrition myths: Tia Rains built her career correcting misconceptions around food
Are red wine and dark chocolate good or bad? What about eggs and butter? Nutrition fads come and go, making it hard to sort out ...
From manga to manger: gyoza take France by storm
What leaps to mind when you think of France? Fine wine and perfume? Paris’s iconic fashion houses? Or maybe those endless varieties of cheese? Chances ...
Eating habits start young: getting kids out of the classroom, onto the farm and into the kitchen
You probably remember hearing your parents say at the dinner table, “Eat your broccoli, it’s good for you!” Parents in Japan may say, “Eat your ...
How to eat for success: program for athletes benefits everyone
“I won’t be able to jump if I put on weight.” For years, this false belief caused one top female figure skater to severely restrict ...
Forest management fuels coffee industry
Worldwide, Japanese green tea is more popular than ever as a beverage and food flavoring. But while Japan might seem a nation of tea drinkers, ...
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