What is Culinary Nutrition?

Culinary Nutrition is an application of nutrition principles combined with food science knowledge and displayed through culinary skills.

Nutrition concepts and healthy cooking techniques to improve current eating and cooking practices


The Culinary Nutrition Team of Ajinomoto



Ajinomoto's group of registered Nutritionist-Dieticians who use their vast knowledge in food and nutrition and strong culinary skills that promotes culinary confidence and nutrition alertness. They believe that to achieve well-being one must be able to enjoy delicious and nourishing foods.

	Sofie M. Conejos, R.N.D Culinary Nutritionist Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics, Philippine Women's University Extensive experience as Quality Control Analyst in food companies Involved in marketing and promoting quality food products
	Jocelyn D. David, R.N.D Culinary Nutritionist Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics, The University of the Assumption Involved with conceptualization and development of food products Solid experience in management of food brands
	Gae Marie D. Redoblado, R.N.D Culinary Nutritionist Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, University of the Philippines, Los Banos Culinary Arts for Nutritionist Dietician – Center for Culinary Arts Extensive experience as a Nutritionist Dietitian in food companies
	Elizabeth "Pinky" T. Yu, R.N.D Culinary Nutritionist Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Food & Nutrition, University of Santo Tomas Dietetic Internship at UP-PGH Prime mover of the Ajinomoto Cooking Plaza Possesses vast technical knowledge in UMAMI, the fifth basic Taste
	Chef Russell Richard R. Bautista Chef Consultant – Culinary Nutrition Team of Ajinomoto Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management, University of Santo Tomas Fundamentals of Culinary Arts – International School for Culinary Arts and Hotel Management Vast exposure and training in hotel and restaurant management Overall coordinator for the Annual Umami Culinary Challenge Resident Chef of AJINOMOTO PHILIPPINES CORPORATION