MSG MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE

Product Overview

Description

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.