Ajinomoto To Produce Amino Acids

RALEIGH, N.C.Ajinomoto announced a new initiative to develop propriety fermentation technology for producing amino acids, cystine and cysteine for use in applications, including pharmaceuticals, flavorings and cosmetics. After the expansion, Ajinomoto will continue to manufacture some cystine and cysteine using its current chemical synthesis process, carried out by Nippon Protein Company. Ajinomoto does not use sources of animal origin in its cystine and cysteine production.  The new fermentation initiative will be carried out in one of Ajinomotos existing facilities. Product rollout is expected in late 2011.