About Ajinomoto Food Ingredients LLC
For over a century, Ajinomoto has provided products that are both tasty and healthful. We established our name with monosodium glutamate and today offer amino acids, artificial sweeteners, savory ingredients, specialty ingredients and more. Literally translated, Ajinomoto means “the essence of taste”.
With our broad portfolio of innovative ingredient solutions that span the sweet, savory and texture categories, we’re able to solve all types of formulation challenges. Providing products that not only taste good, but are good for you, is our promise.

Delivering the highest quality of taste enhancement.
At Ajinomoto North America Inc., we focus on basic taste, centering on umami, savory and sweet. Our formulation expertise with ingredients and food systems makes it possible for our customers to build strong brands and offer consumers great-tasting food products.
In many countries, the pursuit of health through nutrition is gaining momentum. In order to respond to these global trends, the Ajinomoto Group will contribute to improved nutrition by utilizing umami, kokumi, reduced-sodium ingredients, low-calorie sweeteners and other ingredients for healthy living.

Vision & Mission
Our Vision:
Ajinomoto North America Inc. contributes to significant advances in Nutrition and Health, creating a better life for all.
Our Mission:
To provide solutions and technologies which deliver taste, texture, flavor, safety and ensure successful consumer brands.