mon·o·so·di·um glutamate (m n  -s  d -m)n. Abbr. MSG A white crystalline compound, COOH(CH2)2CH(NH2)COONa, used as a flavor enhancer in foods. |
monosodium glutamate [ˌmɒnəʊˈsəʊdɪəm]
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(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) (Cookery) a white crystalline substance, the sodium salt of glutamic acid, that has little flavour itself but enhances the flavour of proteins either by increasing the amount of saliva produced in the mouth or by stimulating the taste buds: used as a food additive, esp in Chinese foods. Formula: NaC5H8O4 Also called sodium glutamate Abbreviation MSG
monosodium glutamate (mn-sd-m gl t-m t) A white, crystalline salt used to flavor food, especially in China and Japan. It occurs naturally in tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and seaweed. Chemical formula: C5H8NNaO4. |
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| Noun | 1. |  monosodium glutamate - white crystalline compound used as a food additive to enhance flavor; often used in Chinese cooking; "food manufacturers sometimes list MSG simply as `artificial flavors' in ingredient lists" |
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