AjiPanda Well-Being LAB: “Add UMAMI, Add AJI-NO-MOTO®” Bringing Umami and Great Taste to Meals for “Eat Well, Live Well.”

A good meal is about more than nutrition. Great taste also plays an important role in bringing joy to eating and supporting good eating habits in everyday life.

Ajinomoto hosted “Add UMAMI, Add AJI-NO-MOTO®” as part of the “AjiPanda Well-Being LAB,” creating a learning space where participants could discover umami and learn about the role and appropriate use of AJI-NO-MOTO®. Through educational sessions and hands-on cooking activities, participants gained practical knowledge they could apply to their everyday meals.

The activity builds on our belief that great taste is an essential part of eating well. A good meal does not require a choice between health and taste. Instead, it can bring both together in a balanced way.

During the workshop, participants explored the basic tastes and umami, developing an understanding of how umami contributes to the flavor of food. They also learned about monosodium glutamate (MSG) and how to use AJI-NO-MOTO® appropriately to enhance the taste of their meals.

Beyond the educational sessions, participants had the opportunity to cook, taste, and learn through hands-on experience, discovering the role of umami for themselves. They also gained practical tips and ideas to make cooking easier and more enjoyable, which they could take home and apply to everyday dishes.

Another key focus of the AjiPanda Well-Being LAB is to make food knowledge easy to understand and put into practice. This helps everyone take small steps toward improving their everyday meals and supporting their well-being over the long term.

The “Add UMAMI, Add AJI-NO-MOTO®” activity reflects Ajinomoto’s commitment to sharing our expertise in food and taste through practical knowledge, helping people create meals that are delicious, nutritious, and suited to their everyday lives.

We believe that “Eat Well, Live Well.” can begin with the meals we enjoy every day. By understanding taste, making informed choices, and using seasonings appropriately, everyone can create good, delicious meals for themselves.

Add UMAMI, Add AJI-NO-MOTO® — add umami and great taste, making every meal a step toward “Eat Well, Live Well.”

View highlights from “Add UMAMI, Add AJI-NO-MOTO®” and download additional event photos via Activity Photos 15.09.69.