Appearance: colorless or white acicular crystal or crystalline powder
Formula: C5H8O4NNa.H2O
Molecular Weight: 187.13
Technical Index(GB/T8967-2000):
Items |
Index |
Monosodium Glutamate |
99% min |
Transparence |
98% min |
Chloride (as Cl) |
0.1% max |
Sulphate (as SO4) |
0.05% max |
Heavy Metal (as Pb) |
1 mg/kg max |
Application: Monosodium Glutamate, commonly known as MSG, is a sodium salt of an amino acid (L-glut amic acid). MSG is used to intensify flavors of foods. It is produced by a bacterial fermentation process with starch or molasses. MSG is not a direct taste enhancer but acomplex flavor enhancer for gravies, meats, poultry, sauces, and in other combinations. It is also used to enhance the taste of tobacco.
Package: 25Kg/50Lb plastic woven bag or kraft paper bag.
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