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monosodium glutamate

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Say it like: Mon-oso-diu-m g-lut-ama-te

The correct spelling is monosodium glutamate. The mono sodium salt of the amino acid, glutamic acid; present in soy sauce; used as a condiment in Chinese and Japanese cooking, and as a food additive to enhance flavor and ad…

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  1. 1.The mono sodium salt of the amino acid, glutamic acid; present in soy sauce; used as a condiment in Chinese and Japanese cooking, and as a food additive to enhance flavor and add the umami taste. Abbreviations: MSG, E621.

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