Ingredient index / Food
Monosodium Glutamate
An umami flavour enhancer used to emphasise the savoury character of food.
- Label name
- Monosodium Glutamate
- Typical function
- Flavour
- Use
- Food
- Other names, identifiers and related terms
- MSG · E621 · Glutaminian sodu
Where is it commonly found?
Seasonings, soups, sauces and snacks.
What should you check on the label?
When comparing salt content, read the nutrition panel. Ingredients alone cannot reveal total sodium.
Sources and context
Reference materials cover ingredient names, uses or the context of an ingredient group. They do not assess a specific product. FDA materials describe the US context, while CosIng covers the EU; conditions of use may differ.
A name alone does not establish concentration, finished-product safety or individual tolerance. Read the full label and manufacturer directions. This information is educational.
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