Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
Tokyo, Japan
Profile updated: April 2, 2026
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. is a Japanese multinational headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, and the world's leading producer of amino acids. Founded in 1909, Ajinomoto pioneered fermentation-based amino acid manufacturing in the 1950s and holds over 130 patents in the field. Their AjiPure brand supplies pharmaceutical and supplement-grade amino acids produced exclusively from natural vegetable-based carbohydrates via fermentation — no animal-derived raw materials are used. Key amino acid products include L-Leucine, L-Glutamine, L-Arginine, L-Tyrosine, Glycine, and L-Phenylalanine. Ajinomoto operates manufacturing facilities in Japan, the United States, Europe, and India, with over 110 years of amino acid research.
Directory Listing — Records Reviewed
Public records and independent sources have been reviewed.
What this means →Min. OrderMOQ (Minimum Order Quantity)The smallest production run a manufacturer will accept for an order.
Not publicly disclosed
Lead TimeLead TimeThe time from order placement to finished product delivery.
Not publicly disclosed
Product Types
AjiPure Amino Acids (Fermentation-Based), L-Leucine, L-Glutamine, L-Arginine, L-Tyrosine, Glycine, L-Phenylalanine, Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs)
Capabilities
Fermentation-Based Amino Acid Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical and Supplement Grade Production, US Manufacturing Facilities, Clinical Research Support (110+ Years), Branded Ingredient Supply (AjiPure), Vegetable-Based Raw Materials Only
Certifications
0 of 1 certification independently confirmed. What this means
Key Regulatory Concepts
Dietary supplement manufacturers must comply with 21 CFR Part 111 (Current Good Manufacturing Practice for dietary supplements). This includes requirements for personnel, facilities, equipment, production, laboratory operations, and record-keeping.
Review Notes
Japanese multinational founded 1909, headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo. World's leading amino acid producer. AjiPure brand supplies supplement-grade amino acids via proprietary fermentation from vegetable carbohydrates. 130+ patents. US health and nutrition division (ajihealthandnutrition.com) confirms North American operations. Wikipedia and corporate website verify global manufacturing including US facilities. Ajinomoto.com R&D page documents amino acid research legacy. Ferment-A-Pure process documented on ajipure.com.
Sources
- AjiPure Official Website(2026-04-02)
- Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America(2026-04-02)
Disclosures
- No material connection exists between Inventory Ready and this company
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