| Data set information | |
| Name | Monosodium glutamate |
| Synonyms | MSG; sodium glutamate; monosodium L-glutamate,味精 |
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| General comment | Monosodium glutamate (MSG), also known as sodium glutamate, is the sodium salt of glutamic acid. It is found naturally in some foods including tomatoes and cheese. MSG is used in cooking as a flavor enhancer with an umami taste that intensifies the meaty, savory flavor of food. It is a common flavor additive that is used to intensify the natural flavour of certain foods. It is an important ingredient in the cuisines of China and Japan and is used commercially in broths, soups, canned and frozen vegetables. |
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| Type of flow | Product flow |
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| Time stamp (last saved) | 2024-05-13T14:40:36.552665+08:00 |
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| UUID | 2f026731-3106-453e-bf85-d6ad9d6cc94a |
| Data set version | 01.00.005 |
| Flow Property | Mean value | Minimum value | Maximum value | Uncertainty distribution type | Relative StdDev in % | Data derivation type / status | General comment |
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| 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 % |