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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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People and some other animals, including mice, distinguish five recognized tastes: sweet, bitter, sour, salty, and umami, the flavor of monosodium glutamate. 1), L-glutamate (the major constituent of monosodium glutamate, or MSG), and aspartame. Monosodium glutamate (MSG) and other sodium compounds are used in processing and preserving foods. |
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