CALCIUM DI-L-GLUTAMATE
Prepared at the 31st JECFA (1987), published in FNP 38 (1988) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 57th JECFA (2001)
A group ADI 'not specified' for glutamic acid and its Ammonium, Ca, K, Mg & Na salts, was established at the 31st JECFA (1987)
SYNONYMS Calcium glutamate, INS No. 623
DEFINITION
Chemical names Monocalcium di-L-glutamate
C.A.S. number 19238-49-4
Chemical formula C10H16CaN2O8 · xH2O (x = 0, 1, 2 or 4)
Formula weight 332.32 (anhydrous)
Assay Not less than 98.0% and not more than 102.0 % on the anhydrous basis
DESCRIPTION White, practically odourless crystals or crystalline powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Flavour enhancer, salt substitute
