MonoSodium Glutamate(MSG)

Introduction of Monosodium Glutamate:
1. Monosodium glutamate, also called sodium glutamate and MSG, is a colorless and odorless crystal, used as a food additive.
2. With a good water-solubility, 74 grams of monosodium glutamate can be dissolved in 100 ml water.
3. Its main role is to increase the flavor of food, especially for Chinese dishes.
4. It also can be used in soup and sauce.
5. This kind of natural flavorings are very popular among our global customers.


Main Functions of Monosodium Glutamate:
1. Having no direct nutritional value, monosodium glutamate can increase the flavor of food, which can raise people's appetite. It also can enhance people's digestibility to food.
2. Monosodium glutamate also can treat chronic hepatitis, hepatic coma, neurasthenia, epilepsy, achlorhydria and so on.

Specifications of Monosodium Glutamate:

Name	Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
CAS No.	6106-04-3
Chemical Formula	C5H8NNaO4H2O
Specification	GB/T8967-2000
Packing	In 25kg bags
Functional use	Flavor Enhancer
Items	Specification
Appearance	White or colorless crystals or crystalline powder
State of solution (Transmittance)	clear and colorless, not less than 98.0%
Chloride	0.1% max
Sulfate	0.05% max
Iron	5 ppm max
Heavy metals(Pb)	10 ppm max
Arsenic	0.5 ppm max
Lead	1 ppm max
Zinc	5 ppm max
PH	6.7 - 7.2
Assay	99.0% min