[WORLDKINGS] The Constant World Records Seeking Journey (P.188) Ajinomoto (Japan): World's first producer of monosodium glutamate
31-08-2021
(Worldkings.org) The Ajinomoto story began in 1908 when scientist Dr. Kikunae Ikeda discovered that the amino acid found in traditional Japanese seaweed soup (also called dashi), L-glutamic acid, is the source of umami – the savory, fifth taste found in many foods. This discovery led to the founding of Ajinomoto Co. and the introduction of the world’s first umami seasoning, monosodium glutamate.
WORLDKINGS - Worldkings News - Asia Records Institute (ASRI) – Ajinomoto: World's first producer of monosodium glutamate (MSG)
27-05-2020
(Worldkings.org) Ajinomoto is the world's first producer of monosodium glutamate (MSG).
WORLDKINGS - On This Day - July 25, 2018 - Ajinomoto Co. is founded. Kikunae Ikeda of the Tokyo Imperial University discovers a key ingredient in Konbu soup stock is monosodium glutamate (MSG), patents a process for manufacturing it.
25-07-2018
(Worldkings.org) Monosodium glutamate (MSG, also known as sodium glutamate) is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, one of the most abundant naturally occurring non-essential amino acids. Glutamic acid is found naturally in tomatoes, grapes, cheese, mushrooms and other foods.