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Busting Nutrition Myths: Tia Rains, PhD Built her Career Correcting Misconceptions Around Food

Dr. Tia Rains has devoted more than 20 years to promoting better public understanding of nutrition by communicating science-based facts.

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Food & Beverage

Cooking up More Delicious and Healthy Foods with Kokumi

You might be surprised to learn that garlic and onions were the basis for a tasteless, odorless substance that is quietly causing a food revolution. That substance is called kokumi, a word meaning “rich taste” in Japanese

Innovation

Food & Beverage

Pioneering Amino Acid Technologies in Computers

As the world leader in amino acid research, we have long been known for our health, nutrition, and beauty products as well as pharmaceuticals. But how does our work connect with computers?

Amino Acids, Innovation

Starting Over: Reprogramming Cells in Regenerative Medicine

In 2014, we announced the joint development of StemFit®, a high-performance, high-quality culture medium that allows cells to proliferate at rapid growth rates...

Health & Well-being, Innovation

Regenerative Medicine

Get the Rest You Deserve: Glycine Can Help You Enjoy Deeper, Healthier Sleep

Research by the Ajinomoto Group has shown that the amino acid glycine, taken before bedtime, helps the body reach deep sleep more quickly.

Amino Acids, Health & Well-being, Innovation

Specialty & Personal Care

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 dish containing a bacterium responsible for many common infections.

Amino Acids, Health & Well-being, Umami

Wellness & Sports Nutrition

Stirring the Emotions With Umami: The Rise of a Young Korean-American Chef

There is a taste from home that Nick Lee will always remember – one that connects his past and his future. It is also a taste that helped him win a prestigious cooking competition.

Amino Acids, Sustainability

Food & Beverage

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