Product Overview & Culinary Function
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a premier seasoning whose primary component is sodium glutamate. Its core function is to intensify and balance the savory profile of food. While most extensively utilized in traditional and modern culinary applications—such as Chinese cuisine, soups, and custom sauces—it serves as an indispensable flavor enhancer across the entire international food processing sector.
Derived from high-purity grain raw materials purified through precision fermentation, our crystalline sodium glutamate ensures uniform mixing, exceptional stability, and consistent taste performance. Whether incorporated into instant foods, spice blends, canned goods, or restaurant preparations, it optimizes overall palatability effortlessly.
Key Chemical Properties & Specifications
- High Assay Purity: Guaranteed 99% minimum content of pure sodium glutamate monohydrate.
- Strict Purity Indices: Excellent optical transmittance (98%) with minimal chloride (0.1%) and sulfate (0.005%) contents.
- Strict Trace Element Control: Controlled iron content (5ppm max) and stringent heavy metal thresholds (10ppm max) ensuring high safety compliance.
- Optimized pH Balance: Stable pH range of 6.7 to 7.5, ensuring compatibility with diverse food matrices.
Detailed Technical Specifications
| Product Name | High Quality Food Grade Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | MSG, Monosodium glutamate, L-Glutamic Acid, Monosodium Salt, Monohydrate 99% |
| CAS Number | 32221-81-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C5 H8 NO4 Na H2O |
| Molecular Weight | 187.13 |
| Assay / Content | 99% Min |
| Transmittance | 98% |
| Chloride | 0.1% Max |
| Sulfate | 0.005% Max |
| Iron (Fe) | 5ppm Max |
| pH Value | 6.7 - 7.5 |
| Heavy Metals | 10ppm Max |
| Packaging Options | 50g/bag to 25kg/bag (including 455g/bag specifications) |
| Productivity & Supply Ability | 500 Metric Tons / Month |
| Certification | ISO9001:2000 |
| HS Code | 21039010 |
| Export Port | Qingdao, China |
Industrial & Culinary Applications
Our Monosodium Glutamate is engineered for broad integration across various manufacturing and commercial domains:
- Seasoning & Condiment Manufacturing: Serves as the fundamental umami building block for compound seasonings, chicken powders, and spice mixes.
- Food Processing & Canned Goods: Enhances natural savory notes in processed meats, ready-to-eat meals, soups, and snack seasonings.
- Catering & Commercial Kitchens: Widely deployed in restaurants and institutional food services to elevate daily dish flavors efficiently.
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Contact our export team today to discuss wholesale orders, request product samples, or check current pricing from our certified factory origin in China.

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