Discover the Ummi Difference
Pure and Natural Goodness
Ummi started as a note in Cindy’s phone: “MSG rebrand.” She had just read an article that flipped everything she thought she knew—MSG wasn’t bad, it was just misunderstood. The idea stuck. Years later, she turned it into her senior thesis: a celebration of culture, science, and the nostalgic flavors of home.
In a cohort that same year, Cindy met Grace. Randomly grouped for a class discussion, they instantly bonded over being first-gen Chinese Americans and their love for the homecooks who raised them. When Grace heard about Ummi, it sparked something deeper. It wasn’t just about MSG, but about reclaiming flavor, fighting food shame, and sharing stories that hit close to home.
Now, we're building Ummi with intention. Community-driven, heritage-rooted, and made to bring that warm, familiar feeling wherever you are. A sprinkle of home, no matter the distance.