Monosodium Glutamate
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RXSOL-19-1339-027
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Short Description
Short Description
MSG is a flavor enhancer that's derived from glutamic acid, an amino acid found in many foods
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Also known as
Vetsin, Ajinomoto, E621, Sodium Glutamate, Monosodium L-glutamate, Monohydrate Glutamic acid, Chinese seasoning, Glutamic acid monosodium salt, Glutamic acid, sodium salt, MSG monohydrate
Product Description
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) known as sodium glutamate and E621. MSG is white or off-white crystalline powder with a slight odor. It's found naturally in tomatoes and cheeses, and is added to many processed foods, including canned vegetables, soups, deli meats, and fast food.
Application
The FDA considers MSG to be "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS), but some studies have questioned its long-term safety. For example, preclinical studies have found that MSG can cause: Cardiovascular toxicity, Increased oxidative stress in cardiac tissue, Increased levels of heart disease biomarkers, and Hepatotoxicity
Technical Specifications
Physical properties :
| Appearance | A white, crystalline powder or solid at room temperature |
| Odor | Odorless or has a slight peptone-like odor |
| Taste | Slightly salty and bitter, or has an umami flavor |
| Solubility | Highly soluble in water, with a solubility of 740 grams per liter |
| Density | 26.2 grams per cubic centimeter when saturated in water at 20°C |
| Melting point | 225–236°C |
| Boiling point | 225°C |
| Molecular mass | 169.11 grams per mole |
| pH | 6.7–7.2 |
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Synonyms :
Vetsin
Ajinomoto
E621
Sodium glutamate
Monosodium L-glutamate
Monohydrate glutamic acid
Chinese seasoning
Glutamic acid monosodium salt
Glutamic acid, sodium salt
MSG monohydrate
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