Ajinomoto Co., Inc

"Essence of taste" is the literal translation of "AJI-NO-MOTO," which is a trademark and brand name for the monosodium glutamate (MSG) product manufactured and marketed by Japan's largest seasoning maker, Ajinomoto. In addition to MSG, the company makes foodstuffs, such as HON-DASHI flavor seasonings, AMOY sauces, Knorr soups (in Japan) and beverages (Blendy bottled coffee and Evian bottled water). Ajinomoto also manufactures and sells aspartame (the sweetener used in NutraSweet). The company is a top producer of lysine and other amino and nucleic acids used in sweeteners, nutritional supplements, and animal feeds, and it has a growing pharmaceutical operation.
Contact Details
Office Address
Ajinomoto Co., Inc
15-1, Kyobashi 1-chome
Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 104-8315
Phone: +81-3-5250-8180
Fax: +81-3-5250-8293
Executives
Chairman
Norio Yamaguchi
President, CEO, and Director
Masatoshi Ito