MAGNESIUM 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 Magnesium glutamate, INS No.625
DEFINITION
Chemical names Monomagnesium di-L-glutamate tetrahydrate
C.A.S. number 18543-68-5
Chemical formula C10H16MgN208 · 4H20
Formula weight 388.62
Assay Not less than 95.0% and not more than 105.0 % on the anhydrous basis
DESCRIPTION Odourless, white or off-white crystals or powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Flavour enhancer, salt substitute
