Glutamate flavoring
Generic name for flavor-enhancing compounds based on glutamic acid and its salts / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about flavor compounds based on glutamic acid and its salts. For glutamate anion chemistry, see glutamic acid. For its neurological role, see glutamate (neurotransmitter).
Glutamate flavoring is the generic name for flavor-enhancing compounds based on glutamic acid and its salts (glutamates). These compounds provide an umami (savory) taste to food.
"Glutamate sensitivity" redirects here. Not to be confused with disorders related to gluten, a natural ingredient in many cereals.
Glutamic acid and glutamates are natural constituents of many fermented or aged foods, including soy sauce, fermented bean paste, and cheese. They can also be found in hydrolyzed proteins such as yeast extract. The sodium salt of glutamic acid, monosodium glutamate (MSG), is manufactured on a large scale and widely used in the food industry.