Ajinomoto

The term ajinomoto means Essence of Taste'

Ajinomoto is the trade name of crystalline 'mono-sodium-glutamate'

It is considered that ajinomoto increases the fifth taste named 'Umami' in Japanese. Umami is the meaty taste or savouriness.

Mono-sodium-glutamate is generally present in fermented food products, meats and vegetables like tomatoes, broccoli, grapes etc.