(chemistry) Any salt or ester of glutamic acid.

plural of glutamate

Modified by the addition of glutamic acid or a glutamate

(organic chemistry) Of, pertaining to, or derived from glutamic acid

(organic chemistry, biochemistry) Reaction with, or metabolism of glutamate

(chemistry) The mono sodium salt of the amino acid, glutamic acid; present in soy sauce; used as a condiment in Chinese and Japanese cooking, and as a food additive to enhance flavor and add the umami taste. Abbreviations: MSG, E621.

Synonym of monosodium glutamate / A glutamate containing sodium.

plural of sodium glutamate

alternative form of E624.

alternative form of E622.