Ajinomoto Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is a pure umami seasoning and flavor enhancer widely used in cooking to deepen savory taste in foods ranging from soups and sauces to stir-fries and marinades. MSG itself has a neutral appearance (white crystalline powder) and doesn’t have a strong flavor on its own but amplifies and rounds out the natural tastes in dishes. Taste & Function Delivers umami, the fifth basic taste — savory and mouth-watering — that enhances overall flavor perception without masking original ingredients. Often used to boost flavor while reducing the need for excess salt, as it contains about one-third the sodium of table salt when used in moderation. Composition Monosodium glutamate (chemical formula: C₅H₈NO₄Na), the sodium salt of glutamic acid, a naturally occurring amino acid found in many high-protein foods like meat, fish, cheese and tomatoes. Produced through fermentation of plant-based carbohydrate sources (e.g., sugar cane, cassava) by microbes, then purified and crystallized. Uses in Cooking Adds rich depth to broths, sauces, soups, stews, noodle dishes, and marinades.
