Monosodium Glutamate

Product code: RXSOL-19-1339-027

Generic name
MSG Ajinomoto
Usage unit
Kg
Quantity per unit
25.00

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 

Other names

Vetsin, Ajinomoto, E621, Sodium Glutamate, Monosodium L-glutamate, Monohydrate Glutamic acid, Chinese seasoning, Glutamic acid monosodium salt, Glutamic acid, sodium salt, MSG monohydrate

Keywords

Synonyms :

Vetsin
Ajinomoto
E621
Sodium glutamate
Monosodium L-glutamate
Monohydrate glutamic acid
Chinese seasoning
Glutamic acid monosodium salt
Glutamic acid, sodium salt
MSG monohydrate