E621 (Monosodium glutamate)

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:food
flavor enhancer
gptkbp:appearance white crystalline powder
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
gptkb:EFSA
gptkbp:CASNumber 142-47-2
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C5H8NO4Na
gptkbp:controversy gptkb:Chinese_restaurant_syndrome
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Kikunae_Ikeda
1908
gptkbp:EC_number E621
gptkbp:flavor umami
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label E621 (Monosodium glutamate)
gptkbp:IUPACName gptkb:sodium_2-aminopentanedioate
gptkbp:molecularWeight 169.11 g/mol
gptkbp:naturally_occurs_in gptkb:algae
gptkb:cheese
gptkb:tomatoes
gptkbp:otherName gptkb:MSG
monosodium L-glutamate
sodium glutamate
gptkbp:producedBy fermentation
gptkbp:solubility gptkb:water
gptkbp:toxicity low
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:fish
snack foods
processed foods
restaurant foods
canned soups
gptkbp:usedInCuisine gptkb:Asian_cuisine
breakfast
soups
sauces
gravy
broths
marinades
chips
frozen meals
processed meats
canned vegetables
bouillon cubes
frozen vegetables
salad dressings
Western cuisine
seasoning blends
spice mixes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:E-numbers
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7