Description
Monosodium Glutamate Flavor Enhancer (E621) - 1000 g
Monosodium glutamate, abbreviated MSG, is a sodium salt derived from glutamic acid, a naturally occurring amino acid. This substance is known in the food industry under the additive number E621 and is used as a flavor enhancer in a wide range of dishes and products. MSG is closely associated with umami, which is considered the fifth basic taste alongside sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. Umami is described as a rich, rounded, and savory taste experience that enhances the other flavors in a dish. Glutamic acid occurs naturally in many everyday foods such as meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products, and the body itself produces glutamate as part of normal metabolism. MSG is used in powder form and is added directly to dishes during preparation or as a condiment at the table. It is particularly prevalent in Asian cuisine, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Southeast Asian kitchens, but is also used in soups, sauces, marinades, and ready meals worldwide. The product comes as a fine, white crystalline powder that dissolves quickly in hot and cold dishes. The package contains 1000 g and is suitable for commercial kitchens, restaurants, and home cooks who use the flavor enhancer regularly. The product is an effective way to intensify the flavor in cooking without adding large amounts of salt. MSG powder is a popular kitchen tool for those who want to achieve a deeper and more complex taste experience in everyday dishes. The flavor enhancer is suitable for use in stir-fries, noodle soups, rice dishes, and marinades.
Product Declaration
Contents:
Flavor enhancer (E621)
Allergens: No allergens declared
Nutritional content per 100 g
| Nutrient |
Amount |
| Energy |
|
| Fat |
0 g |
| –
of which saturated fatty acids |
0 g |
| – of which unsaturated fatty acids |
96.7 g |
| Carbohydrate |
95.4 g |
| –
of which sugars |
0 g |
| Protein |
0.63 g |
| Salt |
0 g |
| Calcium |
mg |
