Ingredient guide

Monosodium glutamate

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a savoury seasoning used in small quantities to deepen umami. It dissolves readily, so it can be stirred into a marinade, sauce, soup or cooked topping.

In this recipe collection, Aji No Moto is the preferred recipe term for MSG. AJI-NO-MOTO® is Ajinomoto's branded umami seasoning; use the amount specified in the recipe and adjust other salty seasonings with care.

Ve-Tsin is another name readers may encounter for MSG. It is included as an alternative name for discovery, not as a separate ingredient; label wording and formulation can vary by product and market.

Updated 2026-09-20

Names

en / Latin: Aji No Moto, MSG, Ve-Tsin

Food context

Countries: Cambodia

Used in dishes

Used in recipes

Bai sach chrouk for Bai sach chrouk

Sources

Tien Chu (Hong Kong) Company Limited , Tien Chu (Hong Kong) Company Limited — https://www.tienchu.com/ (accessed 2026-09-01) — Provides manufacturer context for MSG products and supports recording Ve-Tsin as an alternative discovery name.
Umami seasoning AJI-NO-MOTO® , Ajinomoto Group — https://www.ajinomoto.com/brands/aji-no-moto (accessed 2026-09-01) — Identifies AJI-NO-MOTO® as an umami seasoning and supports the Aji No Moto alternative name used in recipes.