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monosodium glutamate |
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monosodium glutamate: see glutamic acid glutamic acid (gl ..... Click the link for more information. . monosodium glutamate (MSG)White crystalline substance, a sodium salt of the amino acid glutamic acid. MSG is used to intensify the natural flavour of meats and vegetables. It elicits a unique taste, called in Japan umami, different from the four basic tastes. Originally derived from seaweed and first used in Japan in 1908, it has become a common ingredient in Chinese and Japanese cooking. MSG in large amounts may have physical effects, including an allergic reaction commonly called “Chinese restaurant syndrome.” |
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Although monosodium glutamate (MSG) is commonly used to bring out the taste of umami, other compounds, including nucleotides and organic acids, also elicit umami taste. CT-guided aspiration recovered small amounts of fluid positive for monosodium urate crystals, and with negative Gram staining and culture growth. Umami describes the taste of a substance called monosodium |
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