AJI-NO-MOTO® MSG

A breakthrough culinary innovation. The essence of “umami” to enhance all delicious flavors naturally.

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AJI-NO-MOTO®, The Essence of Taste

Umami is one of the five basic tastes. It is described as a “meaty” flavor or “savory deliciousness.” Umami is essentially a taste of glutamate, an amino acid that occurs naturally in many delicious foods, such as tomatoes, cheese, cured meats, and mushrooms.

AJI-NO-MOTO® MSG contains glutamate in an easy-to-use form. It is produced through the natural fermentation of plant-based ingredients including sugar cane, sugar beets, cassava or corn. AJI-NO-MOTO® is a versatile seasoning that enhances flavor easily and safely.

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The Discovery of Umami

Dr. Kikunae Ikeda was a Japanese scientist with a mission to improve the nutrition and welfare of the Japanese people in the early 1900s. He discovered that a naturally occurring amino acid (monosodium glutamate) was responsible for the delicious flavor, now famously known as “umami”.

Today, AJI-NO-MOTO® is used around the world to bring out the delicious flavor of all cuisines and ingredients.

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AJI-NO-MOTO® MSG

Also available in 1lb bag and 3lb bag. MSG is a seasoning and flavor enhancer made of monosodium glutamate. It can be used to add delicious, savory umami to any dish.

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WAYS TO USE AJI-NO-MOTO®

Enhance real ingredients

Sprinkle it on during any part of the cooking process. One pinch of AJI-NO-MOTO® MSG is approximately 0.5g. Here are some sample uses to get a feel for how much to use:

Fried rice (for 2 people)　 4-5g
Stir-fry/omelet (for 2 people) 1.5-2g
Miso soup (for 1 person) 1.5-2g

WAYS TO USE AJI-NO-MOTO®

Enhance real ingredients

Sprinkle or rub AJI-NO-MOTO® on beef, pork, and chicken to bring out the umami, for the “dry-aged” effect.

WAYS TO USE AJI-NO-MOTO®

Enhance real ingredients

Sprinkle AJI-NO-MOTO® and salt on tomato salad to bring out the unique umami flavor of tomatoes.

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Enhance real ingredients

AJI-NO-MOTO® can be used to enhance the rich flavor of seafood while removing the fishy taste.

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Enhance real ingredients

Try defrosting vegetables or frozen seafood with AJI-NO-MOTO® flavored water for a sweeter finish.

Featured Recipes

Chicken Fried Rice

Serving Size :6

Pre Time: 40 minutes

Crispy Bottom Gyoza

Serving Size :5

Pre Time: 60 minutes

Shrimp Shumai

Serving Size :7

Pre Time: 60 minutes

Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice

Serving Size :4

Pre Time: 60 minutes

For Your Restaurant

We help Asian Restaurants grow and thrive. Our high quality seasoning products are an essential favorite for many Asian chefs around the world. Designed to enhance the flavor experience, AJINOMOTO® umami seasoning and dashi soup stock bring the best out of your dishes without additional preparation time and cost. Discover how AJINOMOTO® can help create success in your restaurant kitchen.

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