MSG MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE

Commodity : Monosodium Glutamate
Chemical Formula : C5H8O4NNa .H20
Molecular Weight : 187.13
C.A.S. : 142-47-2
EINECS : 205-538-1
Monosodium
Glutamate
Specification : FCC IV / E 621
Description : White, practically odorless, free-flowing crystals or crystalline powder,
soluble in water, slight sweet or salty taste
Purity: 99 % min.
Light transmittance : 98 % min.
Chloride ( as NaCl ) : 0.1 % max.
Sulpahte ( as SO4 ) : 0.05 % max.
Loss on drying : 0.4 % max.
Fe : less than 5 mg/Kg
As : less than 0.4 mg/Kg
Heavy metals ( as Pb ) : less than 10 mg/kg
Lead : less than 1 mg /kg
PH : 6.7 – 7.2
Specific Rotation ( 20 °C ) : + 24.9 ° ~ +25.3 °
Mesh Size : 10 – 20 mesh / 10 – 30 mesh / 10 – 40 mesh / 20 – 40 mesh / 30 – 50 mesh
40 – 60 mesh / 60 – 80 mesh / 80 – 130 mesh / powder
Packing in 25 kg p.p.woven / paper bag, max. 22 mt per 20’FCL
Storage
Store in a tightly closed container.
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Store protected from moisture
Application
Monosodium Glutamate is produced by a bacterial fermentation process with starch. It is a flavor enhancer for gravies, meats, poultry, sauces, and in other combinations. It is also used to enhance thetaste of tobacco.