Naturevibe Botanicals Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) - 200g | Ajinomoto | Chinese Salt

Description

Monosodium glutamate (MSG), also known as sodium glutamate, is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, one of the most abundant naturally occurring non-essential amino acids. Glutamic acid is found naturally in tomatoes, grapes, cheese, mushrooms and other foods.Msg is used in the food industry as a flavour enhancer with an umami taste that intensifies the meaty, savoury flavour of food, as naturally occurring glutamate does in foods such as stews and meat soups. Msg was first prepared in 1908 by Japanese biochemist kikunae ikeda, who was trying to Isolate and duplicate the savoury taste of kombu, an edible seaweed used as a base for many Japanese soups.Msg balances, blends, and rounds the perception of other tastes. Msg is commonly found in stock (bouillon) cubes, soups, ramen, gravy, stews, condiments, savoury snacks, etc. After 1968, It became known for its use in Chinese restaurants.