monosodium glutamate

mon·o·so·di·um glutamate  (mn-sd-m)

n. Abbr. MSG

A white crystalline compound, COOH(CH₂)₂CH(NH₂)COONa, used as a flavor enhancer in foods.

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monosodium glutamate [ˌmɒnəʊˈsəʊdɪəm]

n

(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

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monosodium glutamate  (mn-sd-m glt-mt)

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.

Thesaurus

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" MSG flavorer, flavoring, flavourer, flavouring, seasoning, seasoner - something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts

Translations

monosodium glutamate [ˈ N → glutamato m monosódico

monosodium glutamate

n → Monosodiumglutamat nt

monosodium glutamate [ˌmɒnəʊˈsəʊdɪəmˈgluːtəˌmeɪt] n → glutammato di sodio

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monosodium glutamate [ˌmɒnəʊˈsəʊdɪəmˈgluːtəˌmeɪt] n → glutammato di sodio