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MSG (CAS 142-47-2) is essential for the food industry to balance and round out the perception of savory flavors. It is produced by the fermentation of starch, sugar beets, or molasses. Listings feature high-purity crystals with various mesh sizes to suit snack coatings, soup mixes, and processed meats.
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Snacks, soups, & seasonings
Table salt alternative (Umami)
Canned vegetables & meats
Soy sauce & broth enhancer
Stabilizer for medicines
Plant growth stimulus (Research)
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Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS). Not classified as hazardous for handling. Dust may cause mild eye irritation.
Umami is the fifth basic taste (savory). MSG triggers the specific receptors on the tongue that detect this taste, much like sugar triggers sweet receptors.
Yes, industrial MSG is produced by fermentation of natural sugars. It is also found naturally in high levels in tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and mushrooms.
Anecdotal reports of 'MSG Symptom Complex' exist, but scientific studies have never conclusively linked MSG to health issues at normal consumption levels.
Yes, MSG is produced via microbial fermentation of vegetable sugars and contains no animal products.