Monosodium Glutamate

Product Code: RXSOL-19-1339-027

Categories: Food Additive-45
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Product Short Description: MSG is a flavor enhancer that's derived from glutamic acid, an amino acid found in many foods
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Monosodium glutamate (MSG) known as sodium glutamate and E621. MSG is white or off-white crystalline powder with a slight odor. It's found naturally in tomatoes and cheeses, and is added to many processed foods, including canned vegetables, soups, deli meats, and fast food.

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The FDA considers MSG to be "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS), but some studies have questioned its long-term safety. For example, preclinical studies have found that MSG can cause: Cardiovascular toxicity, Increased oxidative stress in cardiac tissue, Increased levels of heart disease biomarkers, and Hepatotoxicity

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Appearance A white, crystalline powder or solid at room temperature   
Odor    Odorless or has a slight peptone-like odor
Taste   Slightly salty and bitter, or has an umami flavor
Solubility Highly soluble in water, with a solubility of 740 grams per liter
Density 26.2 grams per cubic centimeter when saturated in water at 20°C
Melting point 225–236°C
Boiling point               225°C
Molecular mass 169.11 grams per mole
pH 6.7–7.2 
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