Monosodium glutamate. The essence of umami. Since 1909. Ajinomoto is a seasoning that enhances umami taste of all your dishes. Ajinomoto is made from corn through a fermentation process which is similar to the one used to make yogurt, beer, and soy sauce. Umami is internationally recognized in researchers and chefs as fifth basic taste in addition to sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. Foods, such as ripe tomato, broccoli, cheese and mushrooms are rich in the same natural taste element imparted by Ajinomoto. Made from corn glucose in America's heartland. The fifth taste umami. www.ajasianfoods.com Product of USA. Made in America's heartland.