The claim
AJI-NO-MOTO® umami seasoning is made using pork skin or pig pancreas.
PeakMetrics research summary
Based on related reporting.
Related reporting says MSG is made from ingredients such as corn and cassava through fermentation, rather than identifying pork skin or pig pancreas as ingredients. This reporting concerns MSG generally and does not specifically establish AJI-NO-MOTO®’s full recipe.[S3]
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Sources and attribution
- [original] VERA Files original review
Original review · Retrieved October 17, 2026
- [S3] Uncovering the Secret Behind Linamnam: Celebrating the Flavor and Science of Umami with Ajinomoto Philippines
Additional research · Retrieved October 17, 2026