Monoammonium glutamate
What is Monoammonium glutamate?
Monoammonium glutamate is the ammonium salt of glutamic acid. Glutamic acid is an amino acid that occurs naturally in many foods, and it is also produced commercially through the fermentation of carbohydrates. Monoammonium glutamate is used as a flavour enhancer.
Is Monoammonium glutamate a major allergen?
Monoammonium glutamate is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Monoammonium glutamate used for?
Monoammonium glutamate is added to foods to enhance their savoury or umami taste.
Is Monoammonium glutamate safe?
Monoammonium glutamate is authorised as a food additive in the UK and is listed on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations.
Why it's used
Monoammonium glutamate is added to foods to enhance their savoury or umami taste. It is often found in processed foods, particularly savoury snacks, seasonings, and meat products, to intensify and round out the overall flavour profile.
Health notes
Monoammonium glutamate is authorised as a food additive in the UK and is listed on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. It is classified as a flavour enhancer. European food safety authorities have evaluated its safety. JECFA has evaluated it and set an acceptable daily intake.
Regulatory status
Authorised in Great Britain (FSA register): England, Scotland, Wales. FSA register of authorised products
Allergen info
Monoammonium glutamate is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Monoammonium glutamate
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