Ajinomoto is a brand name, not a scientific name. The scientific name for the active ingredient in Ajinomoto is monosodium glutamate (MSG).

It's important to differentiate between brand names and scientific names:

* Brand name: A marketing term used to identify a specific product or service from a particular company. (e.g., Ajinomoto)

* Scientific name: A standardized, universally accepted name for a species or substance, often in Latin. (e.g., Monosodium glutamate)