Monosodium Glutamate
Monosodium glutamate, also known as sodium glutamate or MSG, MSG can enhance other taste-active compounds, improving the overall taste of certain foods. MSG mixes well with meat, fish, poultry, many vegetables, sauces, soups and marinades, and increases the overall preference of certain foods like beef consommé .
Specification of Monosodium glutamate
APPEARANCE | WHITISH, SMALL CRYSTALS |
AROMA | NONE |
FLAVOR | SLIGHTLY SALTY |
CONTENT | ≥99.0% |
CHLORIDE | ≤0.1% |
LOSS ON DRYING | ≤0.3% |
SULPHATE | ≤0.05% |
TRANSMITTANCE | ≥98.0% |
SPECIFIC ROTATION [a]D20°C (10% SOLUTION) | +24.9°~ +25.3° |
IRON | ≤5 PPM |
HEAVY METALS (AS PB) | ≤10 PPM |
ARSENIC (AS) | ≤1.5 PPM |
PH (5% SOLUTION) | 6.7~7.2 |
PYRROLIDONCARBOXYL ACID | ≤0.2% |
LEAD (PB) | ≤1 PPM |
Monosodium glutamate