Transglutaminase is enzyme which is ubiquitous in nature.It is typically found in various plants and animals. Ajinomoto pioneered a process to produce ACTIVA® in a commercial process and offer the product as an ingredient to food processors.

ACTIVA® has applications in most food systems which contain protein. Using additional components, ACTIVA® can be customized for use in many foods, with lower protein content. Current ACTIVA® preparations have been specifically designed for meat, pasta, fish, dairy, and other protein containing foods.