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Send EmailMonosodium Glutamate, Chinese salt, MSG, E 621, 142-47-2
Molecular Formula (Monosodium Glutamate): C5H8NaNO4.H2O or C5H8NNaO4
Molecular Weight: 169.112 g/mol
Chemical Name: L-Glutamic Acid, Monosodium salt
CAS Number: 142-47-2
It is a chemical compound that is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, an amino acid. Glutamic Acid is among the components of many proteins such as dairy products, meat, legumes and mushrooms.
It is in the form of a white crystalline powder with a slight or peptone-like odor. Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) intensifies and enhances flavor. However, it does not affect its own flavors.
It can be found in amino acid form or free.
Many processed foods found in markets contain mono sodium glutamate.
Monosodium glutamate formula: C5H8NaNO4.H2O
E Code: E 621.
Other Names:
Monosodium Glutamate
Chinese salt
MSG
Glutamic Acid, sodium Salt
DL-Monosodium Glutamate
Sodium Acid 1-Glutamate
Sodium L-Glutamate
142-47-2
L(+) Sodium Glutamate
Sodium L-Hydrogen Glutamate
Glutamate Sodium
Glutamic Acid,L-,sodium salt
E 621
Monosodium Glutamate Physical and Chemical Properties:
It is in the form of a white crystalline solid.
It has the ability to dissolve easily in water as solubility. It is an odorless chemical. Almost insoluble in ethanol and ether.
Its boiling point is 225 ° C.
Its melting point is 450 ° F.
It emits sodium oxide and nitrogen fumes in case of decomposition.
A 5% solution of glutamate has a pH between 6.7 and 7.2.
Areas of Use of Monosodium Glutamate:
It is one of the most widely used food additives in commercial foods. It is found in processed foods.
Mono Sodium glutamate is used to give flavor to processed foods.
It is used as a flavor enhancer.
Glutamate is used to give foods a meaty, salty and brothy taste by stimulating the glutamate receptors on the tongue.
Among its areas of use, hydrolyzed vegetable protein is generally used as an ingredient in foods to give a meaty or salty flavor.
It can be used as a filler in industry. It is used in the manufacture of some building and construction materials.
Omega 3 Fatty Acid is among the fatty acids that have a great effect in helping people to be healthy. Omega 3 Fatty acid is used as a blood clot, anti-inflammatory and in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The fish oil from which Omega 3 fatty acid is obtained must be refined due to its spoilage and odor. Mono Sodium Glutamate (MSG) is used in the refining of fish oil.
It is used in cracker production, frozen items, canned food and tuna production.
Glutamiic Acid or Mono Sodium Glutamate, which is the mono sodium salt of Glutamic Acid, is used in water to mask the bitter taste found in caffeine.
