MONOSODIUM 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 Sodium glutamate, MSG, INS No. 621
DEFINITION
Chemical names Monosodium L-glutamate monohydrate, glutamic acid monosodium salt monohydrate
C.A.S. number 142-47-2
Chemical formula C5H8NNaO4 · H2O
Assay Not less than 99.0% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION White, practically odourless crystals or crystalline powder
FUNCTIONAL USES Flavour enhancer
