Sodium glutamate (MSG)
Sodium glutamate (MSG)
Sodium glutamate (MSG)
Sodium glutamate (MSG)

Sodium glutamate (MSG)

Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) - Food-grade flavor enhancer with ≥99% purity. Enhances umami flavor in food. Suitable for cooking, soups, meat products, etc. Various packaging options, custom orders available.

Product Name: Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)

CAS No.: 142-47-2
Molecular Formula: C₅H₈O₄NNa
Molecular Weight: 169.111 g/mol


Product Overview

Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, a food flavor enhancer and one of the most popular seasonings in cooking, widely used especially in Asian countries. It stimulates taste buds and enhances the umami flavor of food, particularly suitable for meat and vegetable dishes, and commonly used in soups and meat products. This product appears as white crystalline granules or powder with excellent light stability and solubility.


Physical Properties

  • Appearance: White crystalline granules or powder

  • Odor: Odorless

  • Light Stability: Excellent

  • Melting Point: 232°C (505 K)

  • Solubility (25°C water): 72.0 g/100 mL


Technical Specifications

Test ItemStandard Requirements
Particle Size30/40/60/80 mesh
Purity≥ 99.0%
Transmittance≥ 98.0% (colorless and transparent)
pH (5% Solution)6.7~7.5
Loss on Drying (Moisture)≤ 0.5%
Chloride (Cl⁻)≤ 0.1%
Sulfate (SO₄²⁻)≤ 0.05%
Iron (Fe)≤ 5 mg/kg
Lead (Pb)≤ 1 mg/kg
Arsenic (As)≤ 0.5 mg/kg
Specific Rotation ([α]D 20°)+24.9° ~ +25.3°
Total Plate Count≤ 800 CFU/g
ColiformsNot detected
E. coliNot detected
Salmonella (25g)Not detected

Application Fields

Food Flavor Enhancer:

  • Direct use in cooking and seasoning

  • Addition to dry/wet soup bases, instant soup cubes

  • Frozen foods, aseptically packaged foods

  • Ham, seafood, and processed meat products

  • Seasoning sauces, spices, flavor enhancers


Packaging Specifications

Bulk Packaging:

  • 25 kg/kraft paper bag or PP bag (20ft container can hold approximately 840 bags)

Retail Packaging:

  • 454g × 25 bags × 2 boxes/carton (approximately 815 cartons per 20ft container)

  • 454g × 25 bags/carton (approximately 1760 cartons per 20ft container)

  • Polyethylene bags in 3g/17g/100g/200g/227g/250g/400g/454g/500g/1000g (outer carton packaging)

  • Custom packaging available (OEM orders)


Certification Standards

HACCP, ISO, KOSHER, FCCIV, GB/T 8967-2007, Halal


Storage Conditions

  • Store sealed in a cool, dry place

  • Avoid humid and high-temperature environments

  • Shelf life: 24 months


Safety Information

  • This product is food-grade raw material and safe for use according to standards

  • Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents

  • In case of eye contact, rinse with clean water


 Documentation:
[Food Safety Data Sheet] | [Test Report] | [Certification Certificates]

 Sample Request:
Contact us for complimentary samples


Disclaimer: This product complies with relevant food safety standards. Please use according to recommended dosages.


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