Monosodium glutamate crystals, light micrograph. The food flavouring monosodium glutamate is a chemical salt made from glutamic acid and sodium. It is

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Monosodium glutamate crystals, light micrograph. The food flavouring monosodium glutamate is a chemical salt made from glutamic acid and sodium. It is viewed as either enhancing the four standard tastes (sweet, salty, sour and bitter), or as a fifth taste that is called umami.

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