Monosodium glutamate
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Monosodium glutamate, also known as sodium glutamate, is a sodium salt of glutamic acid. MSG is found naturally in some foods including tomatoes and cheese in this glutamic acid form, and is used in c
Monosodium glutamate crystals
Glutamate flavoring
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Glutamate flavoring is the generic name for flavor-enhancing compounds based on glutamic acid and its salts. These compounds provide a savory taste to food.
Monosodium glutamate
…generally recognized as safe (GRAS) designation. It is a popular misconception that MSG can cause headaches and other feelings of discomfort, known as "Chinese restaurant syndrome". Several blinded studies show no such effects when MSG is combined with food in normal concentrations, and are inconclusive when MSG is added to broth…
Monosodium glutamate sold as an umami flavor enhancer