Ajinomoto Company Description
"Essence of taste" is the literal translation of "AJI-NO-MOTO," which is a trademark for the monosodium glutamate (MSG) product manufactured and marketed by Japan's largest producer of seasonings, Ajinomoto. The company is also a top producer of lysine and other amino and nucleic acids used in sweeteners, nutritional supplements, and animal feeds. It makes foodstuffs, such as HON-DASHI flavor seasonings, Cook Do and AMOY sauces, Knorr soups (in Japan) and beverages (Blendy bottled coffee and evian bottled water). In addition, Ajinomoto manufactures and sells aspartame (the sweetener used in NutraSweet).
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