Unlocking the power of amino acids to better people’s lives globally.

We are committed to delivering solutions that allow people to eat well and live well by unlocking the power of amino acids.

As part of the Ajinomoto family, founded over 110 years ago, Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition brings the highest-quality products to North American manufacturers and consumers.

In fulfilling this promise, we create opportunities for people to enjoy and live healthier lives.

Industries We Support

Contributing to significant advances in nutrition and health through amino acids to create a better life for all.

PRODEW® 700

PRODEW® 700 is a newly launched, highly effective moisturizer for skin. It enhances long term adhesion of makeup film onto the skin. It provides beautiful makeup finish and enhances pigment dispersion in aqueous and emulsion system.

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Specialty & Personal Care Product Documents, Prototypes and Sample Request

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What Drives Us

Contributing significant advances in nutrition & health

Our Vision

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc. contributes to significant advances in nutrition and health, creating a better life for all.

Our Mission

To provide a level of service, solution, value and growth which exceed the expectations of customers, shareholders and other stakeholders. To provide food solutions and technologies which deliver taste, texture, flavor, safety and ensure successful consumer brands. To accelerate the utilization of amino acids by leveraging our amino acid knowledge creating value for our customers, employees and company.

"110 years committed to taste and wellness."

Featured Stories

Discover how Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition brings out the flavor in food, improves health, and enhances quality of life through stories born from our passion for eating well and living well.

Digestible Data: Navigating the Narrative and Consumer Needs in Plant-Based Substitutes

In recent years, the popularity of plant-based meat skyrocketed due to consumer intrigue in an animal alternative that was more sustainable, ethical, and nutritious. However, the velocity at which these products are selling has waned, with the narrative in the food industry shifting toward skepticism and criticism.

AHN Showcases Solutions and Ingredients at IFT FIRST 2023

#IFTFIRST has come and gone, but we’re still thinking about it! We loved getting to interact with other industry professionals, showcase our solutions and ingredients through delicious lunches each day, participate on panels and so much more! Eva Ryan, one of our summer interns, wrapped up our experience at #IFTFIRST in our latest story on ajihealthandnutrition.com! Check

Cheese Application Case Study

While naturally rich in umami, cheese, especially aged cheeses, also tend to be high in salt. This is especially true of processed cheese products, such as flavored cheese balls. If approached by a leading CPG client to reformulate its flavored spreadable cheddar cheese “party” ball to reduce sodium and enhance flavor, the product support team at Ajinomoto Health and Nutrition would approach the challenge with the goal of attaining a 25% reduction in total sodium chloride levels, while imparting a delicious aged character to the end product.

Our Impact in North America

Our unique scale and legacy allows us to change lives all over the world.

110

Years in Taste & Wellness

4000

Patents Held Globally

Served Industries

Manufacturing Plants

Consumer Brands

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.