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

Noun

a substance which enhances protein flavours: used as a food additive

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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 [mɔnəˈsəudɪəm ˈgluːtəmeɪt] n → glutamato monosódico

monosodium glutamate [mɔnəˈsəudɪəm ˈgluːtəmeɪt] n → glutamate m de sodium

monosodium glutamate [mɔnəˈsəudɪəmˈgluːtəmeɪt] n → Glutamat nt

monosodium glutamate [mɔnəˈsəudɪəmˈgluːtəmeɪt] n → glutammato di sodio