We make a wide variety of high-quality, authentic Japanese and Asian frozen foods that are delicious and convenient as well as seasonings essential to Japanese and Asian gourmet cuisine. The AJINOMOTO® Group is based in Japan, founded in 1909.
AJINOMOTO®‘s story began in 1908 when scientist Dr. Kikunae Ikeda discovered the source of umami, monosodium glutamate. From this, AJI-NO-MOTO® seasoning was born and the namesake company. For the next hundred years, Ajinomoto continued creating breakthrough innovations in food and nutrition globally. Today, AJINOMOTO®‘s frozen foods can be found in stores all over the world.
Umami is one of the five basic tastes. It is described as a “meaty” flavor or “savory deliciousness.” Umami is essentially a taste of glutamate, an amino acid that occurs naturally in many delicious foods, such as tomatoes, cheese, cured meats, and mushrooms.
AJI-NO-MOTO® MSG contains glutamate in an easy-to-use form. It is produced through the natural fermentation of plant-based ingredients including sugar cane, sugar beets, cassava or corn. AJI-NO-MOTO® is a versatile seasoning that enhances flavor easily and safely.
The unique aroma and flavor of HONDASHI® derive from natural ingredients that are hand prepared. The amazing flavor of HONDASHI® starts from high-quality, low-fat bonito (skipjack tuna) from the Pacific Ocean. Master craftsmen then use oak to smoke the fish up to two weeks using age-old techniques.
The resulting rich, smoky aroma and umami kick are sealed in granules, which dissolve easily in any application. HONDASHI® is a convenient way to create perfect, authentic Japanese dashi stock without spending hours in the smoke shed and in the kitchen.
Our high quality gyoza, shumai, and seasoning products are an essential favorite for many Asian chefs around the world. Designed to enhance the flavor experience, AJINOMOTO® umami seasoning and dashi soup stock bring the best out of your dishes without additional preparation time and cost.
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