Monosodium Glutamate

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

Amino Acids, Innovation, Nutrition, Umami

Food & Beverage, Food Service

New Study Finds Consumer Sentiment Toward Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is Shifting

A recent research report, Ingredient Watch: Debunking MSG from Mintel,1 the world's leading market intelligence agency, finds that consumers now view monosodium glutamate (MSG) positively, despite historical misconceptions about MSG rooted in xenophobia. In addition to showing that 75% of the global social media conversation about MSG is positive between 2018-2023,2 the report posits that companies that strive to destigmatize the ingredient will be seen favorably by consumers – unlocking a powerful opportunity for food companies.

Health & Well-being, Health & Wellbeing, Nutrition

Food & Beverage, Food Service, Wellness & Sports Nutrition

MSG Promotes Significant Sodium Reduction and Enjoyment Of Better-For-You Foods, According to New Study

A new study published in the Journal of Food Science suggests monosodium glutamate (MSG) can be used to significantly reduce sodium while also promoting the enjoyment of better-for-you foods like grains and vegetables.

Health & Wellbeing, Nutrition, Umami

Food & Beverage, Food Service

New Ajinomoto Campaign Challenges Assumptions About Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)

The company joins forces with Pepper Teigen, designer Zipeng Zhu, and Asian food brand Omsom to replace outdated “No MSG” signs with new “KNOW MSG” symbol