Place of Origin : Qingdao,China
Post Date : 22-05-2013
Expiry Date : 16-06-2017

Monosodium Glutamate, Commonly Known As MSG, Is A Sodium Salt Of An Amino Acid (L-glutamic Acid). MSG Is Used To Intensify Flavors Of Foods. It Is Produced By A Bacterial Fermentation Process With Starch Or Molasses. MSG Is Not A Direct Taste Enhancer But A Complex Flavor Enhancer For Gravies, Meats, Poultry, Sauces, And In Other Combinations. It Is Also Used To Enhance The Taste Of Tobacco. MSG Is Also Used As An Organic Intermediate.


ITEMS
SPECIFICATION
RESULTS
Appearance
Whitish, Small Crystals
Complies
Aroma
None
None
Flavor
Slightly Salty
Slightly Salty
Chloride
≤ 0.1%
Complies
Loss On Drying
≤ 0.5%
0.27%
Sulphate
≤ 0.05%
0.04%
Transmittance
≥ 98.0%
98.6%
Specific Rotation[α]D20º C (10% Solution)
+24.9° ~+25.3°
+25.08°
Iron
≤ 5ppm
Complies
Heavy Metals (As Pb)
≤ 10ppm
Complies
Arsenic (As)
≤ 1.5ppm
Complies
PH
6.7~7.2
7.1
Pyrrolidoncarboxyl Acid
≤ 0.2%
Complies
Lead (Pb)
≤ 1ppm
Complies
Assay
≥ 99.0%
99.36%