Description

Monosodium Glutamate is the sodium salt of the naturally occurring amino acid, L-glutamic acid. It serves as a highly effective flavor enhancer, primarily imparting the savory, meaty taste known as umami to a wide variety of food products. This ingredient is essential for manufacturers in the global food and beverage industry seeking to optimize flavor profiles, reduce sodium content, and improve overall palatability. Its reliable performance makes it a cornerstone ingredient in savory snacks, soups, sauces, and processed meats.

Application

• Food Flavor Enhancement: Primary use as an umami flavor enhancer in soups, broths, stocks, and bouillons.
• Processed Meat & Poultry: Improves the savory taste and mouthfeel of sausages, patties, nuggets, and canned meats.
• Savory Snacks & Seasonings: A key component in seasoning blends for chips, crackers, instant noodles, and savory coatings.
• Sauces, Dressings & Condiments: Enhances and balances flavors in soy sauce, ketchup, mayonnaise, and gravy.
• Frozen & Ready Meals: Helps restore and intensify flavors that can be diminished during processing and storage.
• Reduced-Sodium Food Formulations: Allows for significant sodium reduction while maintaining a satisfying savory taste.
• Pet Food & Animal Feed: Used to improve palatability and encourage consumption.

Basic Information

Product Name	Monosodium Glutamate
CAS No.	32221-81-1
Molecular Formula	C5H8NNaO4 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	169.11 g/mol (anhydrous)
Synonyms	MSG; Sodium Glutamate; L-Glutamic Acid Monosodium Salt; Ajinomoto; Vetsin; Chinese Seasoning; Glutamate de sodium; E621
EINECS	250-773-1

Quality Control

Our Monosodium Glutamate is manufactured and tested to meet stringent global food-grade standards, including FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and relevant international regulations. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing for purity, identity, and safety parameters. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting assay, specific rotation, heavy metals, and other critical specifications is available upon request to ensure full traceability and compliance for your applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the original container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent caking and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Description	White crystalline powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (on dried basis)	99.0% - 100.5%
Specific Rotation	+24.8° to +25.3°
pH (5% Solution)	6.7 - 7.2
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Sulfate (as SO4)	≤ 0.03%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 1 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.