Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.

The Tastemaker: Shaken, Not Stirred

You savor refined experiences and enjoy the elegance of sophisticated flavors. Inspired by the MSG Martini at Bonnie’s and Chef Calvin Eng’s book Salt Sugar MSG, this blend brings a touch of luxury to your culinary adventures. You’re the kind of person who knows that umami belongs in the unexpected.

Umami seasoning

This seasoning is vegan.

Try With These Items

  • Martini
  • Bagel & Cream Cheese
  • Roasted Cauliflower
  • Potato Chips
  • Pasta Salad

Martini

Bagel & Cream Cheese

Roasted Cauliflower

Potato Chips

Pasta Salad

Featured Solutions

Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)

The sodium salt of glutamate, the most abundant of 20 naturally occurring amino acids and imparts umami, our savory fifth taste. 

MSG shaker

Why We Made This

Bonnie’s MSG Martini

Chef Calvin Eng of Bonnie’s MSG martini was honored as the 2022 Food & Wine drink of the year.

Learn about Bonnie’s

Flavor Exploration

Umami has experienced a 71% growth in beverages over the past 4 years and is predicted to grow by 47% in the next 4 years. (Datassential)​

Explore umami’s growth

Umami Origins

Dr. Kikunae Ikeda discovered glutamate as the source of this savory taste, founding Ajinomoto Co. in 1909 and launching the first umami seasoning, MSG.​

The Ajinomoto Group

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Dr. Kikunae Ikeda surrounded by food icons

Learn More About Umami

Dr. Kikunae Ikeda discovered glutamate, one of the twenty amino acids, as the source of this savory taste, founding Ajinomoto Co. in 1909 and launching the first umami seasoning, MSG.

Learn more about Umami