| Item | STANDARD |
| Characteristics | A white crystalline or crystammine powder acid taste and slightly agreeable. |
| Specific rotation [a]D20° | +30.5 °~ +32.5° |
| Chloride (Cl) | 0.02% max |
| Ammonium (NH4) | 0.02% max |
| Sulfate (SO4) | 0.02% max |
| Iron (Fe) | 10ppm max |
| Heavy metals (Pb) | 10ppm max |
| Cadmium | 1ppm max |
| Mercury | 0.1ppm max |
| Arsenic (AS2O3) | 1ppm max |
| Other amino acids | Conform to starndard. |
| Loss on drying | 0.5% max |
| Residue on ignition(sulfated) | 0.10% max |
| Assay: | 98.5% to 100.5% |
| PH | 3.0 to3.5 |
Quality Control
At Foodchem International Corporation, we apply strict quality control process to all our products. All L-Glutamic Acid we provide has been strictly tested under Halal, HACCP and ISO standards and proved to be safe for using as food additive.
Storage&Handling Precaution
Storage: L-Glutamic Acid should be kept in dry, cool, and shaded place with original packaging, avoid moisture, store at room temperature.
Handling Precaution: Handling of L-Glutamic Acid should only be performed by personnel trained and familiar with handling of organic chemicals. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in dust. Avoid handling which leads to dust formation.
Application and Uses of L-Glutamic Acid
L-Glutamic Acid is a amino acid widely used as nutrition supplements in food and beverage industries. As a nutrition supplements, L-Glutamic Acid can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, beverage, cosmetics, agriculture/animal feed, and various other industries.
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1. Are you manufacturer or distributor of L-Glutamic Acid?
Foodchem doesn't manufacture L-Glutamic Acid. However we have established reliable long term relationship with our manufacturing contractor and our QC team works closely with the manufacturer to insure quality.
2. What types of certification can you provide?
Foodchem International Corporation is an ISO2008:9001 certified company. We can provide HAPPC, KOSHER, HALAL Certificates for L-Glutamic Acid.
3. Do you have L-Glutamic Acid in Stock?
Yes, we have L-Glutamic Acid in stock. However, our inventory moves fast, please consult our sales person for more details.
4. What is the lead time for L-Glutamic Acid ?
If your order quantity is within our inventory amount, we can guarantee delivery in 1 week after the order confirmation. Or, it usually takes 2 weeks or longer.
5. What is the MOQ for L-Glutamic Acid ?
The MOQ is 500kg.
6. What is the price of L-Glutamic Acid ?
The price of L-Glutamic Acid changes a lot as time goes. With over 10 years experience in supplying L-Glutamic Acid, Foodchem can provide L-Glutamic Acid at the most competitive prices. Please consult our sales person for more details.
7. Do you provide free samples?
Yes. Free samples of L-Glutamic Acid are available. Please consult our sales person for further details.
8. What type of payment terms can you accept?
We can accept T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A etc... Please consult our sales person for more details.
9. When can I expect to receive the quotation for L-Glutamic Acid?
Our sales person will get back to you in 1 business day to collect all necessary information to prepare the quotation. The quotation for L-Glutamic Acid will then be sent to you once it’s ready, usually in less than 1 working day.
As a L-Glutamic Acid supplier, we are really happy to have you on our website. We will do whatever we can do to satisfy your needs. If we are not able to handle your order, we will provide professional suggestion to help you find the right source that fits your need.
Upstream: Prices of upstream corn starch and urea are stable and supply is stable. Production capacity of the L-Glutamic Acid manufacturers didn't change much.
Downstream: Downstream demand is pretty stable.
Forecast: Considering the current market trend, price of L-Glutamic Acid will be stable in the coming months.
Yes. L-Glutamic Acid is gluten free and widely used in gluten free food to provide a great dietary supplement that are essential for human health to processed food.
L-Glutamic Acid is an amino acid manufactured through fermentation. As a synthesized chemical, L-Glutamic Acid is general recognized as halal. We will still audit another 2 key points to make sure that our L-Glutamic Acid is 100% halal: Are there any pig products used in manufacturing process of this ingredient? Does the ingredient contain Alcohol (impure) or other haraam ingredients?
L-Glutamic Acid is an amino acid manufactured through fermentation. As a synthesized chemical, L-Glutamic Acid is general recognized as Kosher classified as Parve. Moreover, L-Glutamic Acid is also regulated as Kosher for Passover.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. L-Glutamic Acid is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
No significant side effects reported. L-Glutamic Acid can cause allergic reactions known as "Chinese restaurant syndrome" in specific groups of individuals.
