Ajinomoto Cheese Imo Mochi

Ajinomoto Cheese Imo Mochi is a popular Japanese-style frozen snack consisting of savory potato cakes filled with creamy cheese. Imo Mochi is a traditional regional snack from Hokkaido, Japan, typically made from mashed potatoes and starch to create a chewy, mochi-like texture.

Ajinomoto, a brand synonymous with Japanese culinary innovation, has globalized this traditional dish by offering it in a frozen, ready-to-cook format. While the brand has its roots deeply planted in Tokyo, Japan, its manufacturing footprint is global. The specific product shown is often produced in regional facilities to serve local markets, including plants in Thailand and Japan, depending on the distribution region.

The brand is owned by the Ajinomoto Group, a massive multinational corporation founded in 1909. The company is best known for its discovery of Umami and the production of MSG, but it has since expanded into a wide range of frozen foods, seasonings, and amino-science products. Today, it remains headquartered in Japan and operates as one of the world's leading food and biotechnology companies.