About Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad
Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad is a leading manufacturer and distributor of monosodium glutamate (MSG) and related food products in Malaysia. Established in 1961 and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, the company operates as a subsidiary of Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
Business Segments
The company operates through two primary segments:
- Consumer Business: Focuses on retail food products for household use.
- Industrial Business: Supplies ingredients to food manufacturers and processors.
Consumer Products
Popular retail brands under Ajinomoto (Malaysia) include:
- AJI-NO-MOTO: Monosodium glutamate (MSG) product
- Rasa Sifu: All-purpose seasoning
- TUMIX: Chicken stock seasoning
- SERI-AJI: Menu-specific seasonings
- aminoVITAL: Sports nutrition jelly drink
- Pal Sweet: Sugar-free sweetener
Industrial Products
The company supplies food manufacturers with:
- Hydrolyzed vegetable proteins (liquid and powder forms)
- AJI-AROMA: Taste and aroma enhancer
- AJIMATE: Flavor enhancer
- ACTIVA TG: Protein-binding enzyme preparation
Market Reach
Ajinomoto (Malaysia) serves both domestic and international markets, exporting to:
- Middle East
- Various Asian countries
- Other global markets