Delicious, hearty meals with less sodium — made possible with umami
Makati City, Philippines – July 25, 2025 – In celebration of World Umami Day, Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) reinforces its commitment to helping Filipinos live healthier lives by promoting less sodium recipes that don’t compromise on taste.
As a pioneer in food science and nutrition, APC highlights the power of umami, or “the fifth basic taste”, to deliver rich, satisfying flavors even when sodium levels are reduced. This aligns with APC’s advocacy to address rising health concerns like hypertension and heart disease, conditions often linked to high sodium intake.
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.
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
World Umami Day, observed annually on July 25, commemorates Dr. Kikunae Ikeda’s discovery of umami in 1908. More than a century later, the Ajinomoto Group continues to harness this breakthrough to create innovative food solutions for healthier communities worldwide.
APC is optimistic that in the future, many of us will realize that Umami is more than just a taste — it’s our ally in better nutrition. It allows us to prepare dishes that are lighter on salt yet full of flavor, proving that healthy eating doesn’t have to be bland. For more recipes and cooking tips, visit www.cookmunitybyajinomoto.com.
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