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| Miswa at Patola Soup |
In honor of World Umami Day, Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) reaffirms its dedication to encouraging better lifestyle choices for Filipinos by highlighting recipes that are lower in sodium without sacrificing flavor.
APC, a leader in food science and nutrition, emphasizes how umami, sometimes known as "the fifth basic taste," may provide deep, fulfilling sensations even when sodium intake is lowered. This supports the APC's efforts to address growing health issues like heart disease and hypertension, which are frequently brought on by a diet high in sodium.
The global celebration of World Umami Day by encouraging healthier home cooking through heart-friendly, low-sodium meals — highlighting how umami, the fifth basic taste, can help enhance flavor without the need for too much salt.
Filipino favorites like Pininyahang Manok, Miswa at Patola Soup, and Ginataang Sitaw at Kalabasa are featured in this initiative, reimagined with AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning to preserve richness in taste while promoting smarter sodium intake.
The story also honors the legacy of Dr. Kikunae Ikeda, who discovered umami over a century ago, and how Ajinomoto continues to lead with purpose by using food science for better nutrition and sustainable home cooking practices.
Part of APC’s goals is to help Filipinos enjoy delicious foods they love in a healthier way. For generations, cooking with AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning can help achieve deliciousness, but more than that, it has been helpful in cutting back on sodium, making everyday meals better for the heart and overall wellness.
Umami-Powered Recipes for a Healthier Table
APC encourages home cooks to try these easy, nutritious, and umami-rich recipes:
- Miswa at Patola Soup – A comforting classic made more flavorful with umami, perfect for rainy days without the extra sodium.
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| Pininyahang Manok |
- Pininyahang Manok – A creamy, fruity chicken dish that balances savory and sweet notes, made healthier for the whole family.
Ginataang Sitaw
at Kalabasa – A vibrant vegetable dish in coconut milk, offering
creamy umami goodness that celebrates local flavors.
These recipes use AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning and other APC products to help home
cooks create meals that are both delicious and mindful of sodium content.
A Global Celebration of Flavor and Health
Every year on July 25, people celebrate World Umami Day, which honors Dr. Kikunae Ikeda's 1908 discovery of umami. Over a century later, the Ajinomoto Group is still using this discovery to develop cutting-edge food products that promote healthier societies throughout.
APC is hopeful that many of us would come to understand that umami is our ally in better nutrition and not just a taste. It enables us to make foods that are flavorful and lower in salt, demonstrating that eating healthily doesn't have to be boring.
For more recipes and cooking tips, visit www.cookmunitybyajinomoto.com.
The Ajinomoto Group is a global company with specialties in the business of food and amino acids, guided by our leading-edge bioscience and fine chemical technologies.
Based on the corporate message “Eat Well, Live Well.”, we have been scientifically pursuing the possibilities of amino acids in supporting the healthy lives of people all around the world. We aim for future growth and continuous contribution to greater wellness by creating value through sustainable and innovative solutions for communities and society.
The Ajinomoto Group has offices in 36 countries and regions, and sells products in more than 130 countries and regions. In fiscal 2021, sales were 1.1149 trillion yen (8.73 billion U.S. dollars). To learn more, visit www.ajinomoto.com.
