MONOPOTASSIUM 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 Potassium glutamate, MPG; INS No.622
DEFINITION
Chemical names Monopotassium L-glutamate monohydrate,
C.A.S. number 19473-49-5
Chemical formula C5H8KNO4 · H2O
Formula weight 203.24
Assay Not less than 99.0% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION
FUNCTIONAL USES Flavour enhancer, salt substitute
