Also, the International Headache Society removed MSG from its list of causative factors for headaches in January of 2018 due to lack of evidence. a b "『100 years of the AJINOMOTO GROUP』Chapter4 During World War II, Item 3, Page 204 Retrieved 20 December 2017" (PDF). Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously.

In the 1960s production moved to the bacterial fermentation of sugar cane and similar crops in a process much like the way cheese, yogurt and wine are produced. In fact, monosodium glutamate (MSG), or umami seasoning, has 2/3 less sodium than table salt and can be used in the place of some salt in certain dishes to reduce the sodium by up to 61% without compromising flavor. MSG has been used for more than a hundred years and is one of the most studied of all food ingredients.

That desire has since been shared and internationalized, as AJI-NO-MOTO ® continues to enhance favorite foods around the world.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified MSG as a food ingredient that's "generally recognized as safe" which puts an end to all the claims certifying MSG as dangerous.In January 2006, Ajinomoto bought the cooking sauce and condiments manufacturer Amoy Food from the French dairy product company Groupe Danone. The Ajinomoto Group has produced the odorless white crystalline powder known as AJI-NO-MOTO ® for over a century, and today it is found in kitchen cupboards worldwide. Its ability to bring out the natural flavors of dishes and its compatibility with various cuisines make it a valuable ingredient for home cooks and culinary enthusiasts alike.

The umami taste it imparts is often described as savory and meaty, elevating the overall taste profile of dishes. Toward the realization of "Ajinomoto Group Zero Emissions" Chuo Ace Logistics Corporation achieves "Green Management Certification" Chuo Ace Logistics Corporation promotes environmentally friendly logistics" (Press release). S. medical journal alleged that eating Chinese restaurant food triggered headaches, heart palpitations, and other symptoms.It’s also used to make bread, sauerkraut, kimchi, natto, and soy sauce, and of course beer and wine. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. In the 1960s and 1970s, the company developed feed-use amino acids, pharmaceuticals such as enteral nutrients, and specialty chemicals like surfactants.