CAS number
142-47-2
Industry
Food & Beverage
Typical form
Crystalline powder
Additive number
INS 621 (E621)
Also known as: MSG, sodium glutamate.
Typical grades: Various mesh sizes (e.g. 20–100 mesh), food grade.
About Monosodium Glutamate
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is the sodium salt of glutamic acid. It enhances savoury (umami) taste in a wide range of food products.
Uses and applications
Food manufacturing
Used in soups, sauces, seasonings, snacks and instant noodles.
Food service
Used as a flavour enhancer in restaurants and catering.
Savoury seasonings
Used in seasoning blends and stocks.
Regulatory note and documentation
Food additives must meet the food regulations of the country of use, such as Codex Alimentarius standards, EU rules, US FDA requirements or the Food Standards Code in Australia and New Zealand, for the intended food and use level. Regulatory status, permitted levels and registration requirements vary by country, so please confirm requirements for your own product and market before use.
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