   is a japanese food and chemical corporation which produces seasonings, cooking oils, tv dinners, sweeteners, amino acids, and pharmaceuticals. in particular it is the world's largest producer of aspartame, with a 40% global market share. the literal translation of aji no moto is âessence of taste,â used as a trademark for the companyâs original monosodium glutamate (msg) product. its head office is located in chÅ«Å, tokyo. ajinomoto operates in 26 countries, employing around 27,518 people as of 2013. its yearly r
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