ITEM | LIMIT |
APPEARANCE | WHITE CRYSTALLINE OR POWDER |
PURITY | 99.0 %MIN – 100 % MAX |
STATE OF SOLUTION(TRANSMITTANCE) | CLEAR AND COLORLESS NOT LESS THAN 98.0% |
SOLUBILITY | 72.0G/100ML WATER AT 25 DEGREE CELSIUS |
SODIUM CONTENT | 12.2 PCT APPROX |
PH (5 % SOLUTION) | 6.7~7.2 |
LOSS ON DRYING (H2O) | 0.3 PCT MAX. |
CLORIDE (CL) | 0.039 PCT MAX. |
AMMONIUM(NH4) | 0.02 PCT MAX |
SULFATE(SO4) | 0.028 PCT MAX |
IRON(FE) | 5 PPM MAX |
LEAD (PB) | 1 PPM MAX. |
ARSENIC (AS) | 0.5 PPM MAX. |
PYRROLIDONE | 0.2PCT MAX |
TOTAL MICROORGANISM | NOT DETECTABLE |
SPECIFIC ROTATION | (ALFA D 20 DEGREE ) BETWEEN +24.8 AND +25.3 |
TOTAL PLATE COUNT | 800 COLONY / G MAX |
TOTAL COLIFORM / G | NOT DETECTABLE |
E. COLI / G | NOT DETECTABLE |
SALMONELLA / 25G | NOT DETECTABLE |
MESH SIZE | AS PER NEED |
Available Grade of Monosodium Glutamate
Food Grade: Monosodium Glutamate is widely used as flavourings in food industries. Foodchem's food grade Monosodium Glutamate is available as white crystalline(50%~99% purity,20~120mesh).Quality Control
At Foodchem International Corporation, we apply strict quality control process to all our products. All Monosodium Glutamate we provide has been strictly tested under Kosher, Halal, HACCP and ISO standards and proved to be safe for using as food additive.
Storage&Handling Precaution
Storage: Monosodium Glutamate should be kept in dry, cool, and shaded place with original packaging, avoid moisture, store at room temperature.
Handling Precaution: Handling of Monosodium Glutamate 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 Monosodium Glutamate
Monosodium Glutamate is a sodium salt of glutamic acid widely used as flavor enhancer in food. As a flavor enhancer, Monosodium Glutamate can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, agriculture/animal feed, and various other industries.
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1. Are you manufacturer or distributor of Monosodium Glutamate?
Foodchem doesn't manufacture Monosodium Glutamate. 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 Monosodium Glutamate.
3. Do you have Monosodium Glutamate in Stock?
Yes, we have Monosodium Glutamate in stock. However, our inventory moves fast, please consult our sales person for more details.
4. What is the lead time for Monosodium Glutamate ?
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 Monosodium Glutamate ?
The MOQ is 500kg.
6. What is the price of Monosodium Glutamate ?
The price of Monosodium Glutamate changes a lot as time goes. With over 10 years experience in supplying Monosodium Glutamate, Foodchem can provide Monosodium Glutamate at the most competitive prices. Please consult our sales person for more details.
7. Do you provide free samples?
Yes. Free samples of Monosodium Glutamate 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 Monosodium Glutamate?
Our sales person will get back to you in 1 business day to collect all necessary information to prepare the quotation. The quotation for Monosodium Glutamate will then be sent to you once it’s ready, usually in less than 1 working day.
As a Monosodium Glutamate 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 are stable and supply is stable. Production capacity of the Monosodium Glutamate manufacturers didn't change much.
Downstream: Downstream demand is pretty stable.
Forecast: Considering the current market trend, price of Monosodium Glutamate will be slowly moving down in the coming months.
Yes. Monosodium Glutamate is gluten free and widely used in gluten free food to provide sweet taste to almost all types of processed food.
Monosodium Glutamate is an oldest food additives used in culinary. As a synthesized chemical, Monosodium Glutamate is general recognized as halal. We will still audit another 2 key points to make sure that our Monosodium Glutamate 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?
Monosodium Glutamate is an oldest food additives used in culinary. As a synthesized chemical, Monosodium Glutamate is general recognized as Kosher classified as Parve. Moreover, Monosodium Glutamate is also regulated as Kosher for Passover.
- 5.1. Storage: kept in dry, cool, and shaded place with original packaging, avoid moisture, store at room temperature.
- 5.2. Handling precaution: Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Avoid dust formation and control ignition sources.
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. Monosodium Glutamate is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
Using of Monosodium Glutamate in large quantity (more than 2.2g/day) could cause significant obesity.