Other Names
MSG; sodium glutamate

Description
Sodium salt of glutamic acid, one of the common naturally occurring amino acids.

Properties
- (b) a similar hydrolysis of wheat or corn gluten
- (c) organic synthesis based on acrylonitrile.
- crystalline powder; mp decomposes; soluble in water and alcohol; shows optical activity; most effective between pH 6 and 8. Derivation: (a) Alkaline hydrolysis of the waste liquor from beet sugar refining
- White

Directions for use
Flavor enhancer for foods in concentration of about 0.3%.

Hazard Warning
See MSDS

Dosage
None

Packaging
50 lb bag