L-GLUTAMIC ACID
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 Glutamic acid, INS No. 620
DEFINITION
Chemical names L-Glutamic acid, L-(+)-glutamic acid, L-2-amino-pentanedioic acid, Lalpha-aminoglutaric acid
C.A.S. number 56-86-0
Chemical formula C5H9NO4
Formula weight 147.13
Assay Not less than 99.0% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION Colourless or white crystals or crystalline powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Flavour enhancer, salt substitute
