From the discovery of umami to identifying the breakthrough flavor concept, kokumi, we continue to drive towards the scientific understanding of new and affordable solutions that elevate nutrition and optimize flavor.
1908
The discovery of Umami by Dr. Kikunae Ikeda.
1909
Ajinomoto Co. launches the world’s first umami seasoning: AJI-NO-MOTO®.
1980s
Ajinomoto Co. discoveres kokumi, a flavor sensation that creates harmony and roundness in foods.
2002
Umami recognized as the fifth taste at the International Symposium of Glutamate.
Umami & Kokumi for Ingredient Optimization
Building on our pioneering discovery of umami and the decades of research supporting its use as a sodium-reduction tool, we are redefining nutrition and flavor enhancement. By harnessing umami, our product renovation strategy increases salt perception and savory notes, while kokumi introduces depth and richness, creating a harmonious balance. This innovative approach works across various applications.
Innovating Together for Customized Solutions
Our collaborative approach prioritizes partnership, whereby our experts become an extension of your team. We leverage our technical expertise to create custom solutions tailored to your needs. By understanding consumer behavior, we innovate solutions aligned with market demand.
This process involves four key steps:
Step 1 Gain Customer Insights
Step 2 Assess the Challenge
Step 3 Collaborate with Your Team
Step 4 Develop a Customized Solution
Our customized solutions can be applied to a variety of categories, including:
Dressings
Sauces
Dips/Spreads
Snacks
Bakery
Meat/Poultry/Seafood
Soups
Beverages
Effective Sodium Reduction Through Improvement in Salt Perception
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