Ajinomoto Co., Inc.; a major Japanese food company. The name is also commonly used to refer to its seasoning products (e.g., monosodium glutamate).
味の素を少し入れると料理のうま味が増す。
Adding a little Ajinomoto (MSG) enhances the umami of the dish.
味の素はグローバルな食品メーカーとして知られている。
Ajinomoto is known as a global food manufacturer.
スーパーで味の素の製品を買ってきた。
I bought an Ajinomoto product at the supermarket.