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| SODIUM GLUTAMATE Sodium salt of glutamic acid, one of the common naturally occurring amino acids. (monosodium glutamate; MSG) COOH(CH2)2CH(NH2)COONa CAS: 142-47-2 Properties: White, 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, (b) a similar hydrolysis of wheat or corn gluten, (c) organic synthesis based on acrylonitrile. Grade: Technical, 99%, ND, FCC. Use: Flavor enhancer for foods in concentration of about 0.3%. THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES IN FULL WITH THE FCC SPECIFICATIONS | ||||||||||
