Enhances and intensifies flavors in various dishes.
Used globally in commercial foods, processed snacks, and restaurant cooking.
Can replace some salt, offering up to 40% sodium reduction in recipes.
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a popular flavor enhancer, the sodium salt of glutamic acid, used to boost savory (umami) tastes in foods like soups, sauces, and processed items, It occurs naturally in foods (tomatoes, cheese) and provides flavor while containing less sodium than salt, potentially helping reduce overall sodium intake.
