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E621 - Sodium glutamate
Sodium glutamate is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, a non-essential amino acid. It is commonly used as a flavor enhancer in the food industry due to its ability to improve and intensify the flavor of foods. It is often associated with the umami taste, considered the fifth basic taste after sweet, salty, sour, and bitter.
E621 - Sodium Glutamate:
Sodium glutamate is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, a non-essential amino acid. It is commonly used as a flavor enhancer in the food industry due to its ability to improve and intensify the flavor of foods. It is often associated with the umami taste, considered the fifth basic taste after sweet, salty, sour, and bitter.
Applications:
Food Industry: Sodium glutamate is widely used as a flavor enhancer in many prepared dishes, soups, sauces, snacks, and meat products to enhance the taste of food.
Properties:
- Sodium glutamate is in the form of white crystalline powder.
- It is soluble in water.
- It has an umami taste, described as savory, pleasant, and satisfying.
Safety:
Sodium glutamate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by health authorities in many regions of the world when used in accordance with good manufacturing practices.
Labeling:
Food products containing sodium glutamate must indicate the presence of this additive on their labeling in accordance with applicable food regulations.
Data sheet
- CAS Number
- 142-47-2
- HS Code
- 29224220
- Chemical Formula
- C5H8NNaO4
- Appearance
- White powder
- Packaging
- 25kg bag
- Name / Reference
- E621 - Sodium glutamate
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Sodium glutamate is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, a non-essential amino acid. It is commonly used as a flavor enhancer in the food industry due to its ability to improve and intensify the flavor of foods. It is often associated with the umami taste, considered the fifth basic taste after sweet, salty, sour, and bitter.