Maggi® Seasoning

[Jugo (Mexico), Maggi Würze (Germany)]

This important seasoning was originally manufactured in Switzerland. It has found a worldwide market, and you will find it called for in many recipes, especially from Southeast Asia where it is also a table condiment. Its bottle and trade dress are widely imitated by Asian knock-offs. It is also very popular in Central Europe and Mexico. The brand is now owned by Nestlé, and is distributed in North America by Nestlé USA.

Maggi is similar to soy sauce, but formulated to be more of a meat broth analog. Maggi Seasoning is used in soups, stews and sauces, but also in salad dressings and vegetable dressings. In Vietnam it is an absolutely essential ingredient in the famous Banh Mi Sandwiches.

The photo specimen was "Product of China" (unleaded, I hope), purchased from a Philippine market in Los Angeles, and is the small, 6.7 ounce table condiment size

In my opinion, The European made is best, that made in China has second best, and that made in Mexico is third best. In a big Asian market in Los Angeles (San Gabriel), the European sells at a much higher price than the Asian.
Ingredients, Europe: Water, Salt, Hydrolized Wheat Protein, Monosodium Glutemate, Sugar, Acetic Acid, Disodium Inosinate, Artificial flavors.
Ingredients, China: Water, Salt, Wheat gluten, Wheat, less than 2% Wheat bran, Sugar, Acetic acid, Artificial flavor, Disodium inosinate, Disodium guanylate, Dextrose, Caramel color.
Ingredients, Mexico: Water, Salt, Hydrolized Soy Protein, Caramel Color, Contains Sulfites. Contains Soy Ingredients, may contain Wheat.
European: This variety is little seen her in Southern California, and relatively expensive. I'll list the ingredients when I get a bottle.