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

(chemistry) Any salt or ester of glutamic acid.

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

plural of glutamate

Modified by the addition of glutamic acid or a 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.

(biochemistry) A nonessential amino acid, α-amino-glutaric acid, occurring widely in animal and plant tissues; the salt, monosodium glutamate is used as a flavour-enhancing seasoning.

Synonym of monosodium glutamate / A glutamate containing sodium.

plural of sodium glutamate

alternative form of E624.