• What is Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)?

A pure natural derivative from sugarcane molasses.  Its principal component is an amino acid called glutamate acid or glutamate.  Glutamate is found naturally in protein-containing foods such as meat, vegetable and milk.  The human body also produces glutamate naturally in large amounts.  The muscles, brain and other body organs contain about four pounds of glutamate, and human milk is rich in glutamate compared to cow's milk, for example.

• How long has MSG been used?

Over 1,200 years ago, Oriental cooks discovered that some food taste better when prepared with a soup stock made from seaweed.  It was not until 1908 that Professor Ikeda of University of Tokyo isolated MSG from the seaweed and unlocked the secret to the seaweed's flavor-enhancing properties.  Since that time, MSG has been, and continue to be, widely used as an effective means of making good taste better.

• How is MSG made vegetarian useable?

MSG is usually produced through fermentation.  The process begins with natural food substances derived from corn, sugar beet or sugar cane.  The finished product is a pure, white crystal which dissolves easily and blends well in many foods.  It is all natural, it is very suitable for vegetarian.

• How does MSG enhance food flavor?

Scientists have held that glutamate enhances the basic taste sensations in foods.   New studies also show that MSG is one of those substances which elicits a unique taste known as savory, broth-like or meaty.  It may be the fifth basic taste beyond salty, sweet, sour.  Savory taste is common to the bouillons of the Europe, the oyster sauce of China, the soy and fish sauces of Southeast Asia, the pizza and lasagna of Italy and the chowders and stews of America.

• Who will use MSG, what is the benefit?

Beside household all over the world, food processing firms, ingredients manufacturers, restaurants, canned-food manufacturers and all the foodstuffs manufacturers need to make sure the consistent taste and quality of their products can use MSG.  Not only to enhance the products flavor but also to add protein to their products.  

• Specification and pricing issues

• Mesh size: Extra Large (6 ~ 20), Large (10~30), Medium (20~60), Small (30~80), Fine (60~140), Powder (60~170)

• Package: From 100g per polybag to 25KG per bag, 900KG per buck bag also available

• Labeling: Custom label available

• Certification: Manufacturer is ISO9002 certified, Kosher certified

• Purity: 99% and up

• Pricing: Based on destination port, please contact us please include your destination port, package and mesh size in your inquiry

• Minimum order quantity: one 20' FCL (20MT), trial order less then 20MT will be acceptable

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Material Safety Data Sheet (for your reference)

Manufacturer's Name: Vedan Enterprise Corporation. Address : 65, Hsin-An Road, Shalu, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C. Responsible for Preparation : Exporting Date Prepared : August 22, 2000. SECTION 1 - IDENTITY Common Name(used on label) :(Trade Name & Synonyms) Monosodium glutamate, MSG Cas No. : Unknown. (Complies with the specification of Food Chemicals Codex, FCC grade) Chemical Name : Glutamic acid, monosodium salt Chemical Family : a-Aminoglutaric acid Formula : C H5 N8NaO4 .H2 O SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS Principal Hazardous Component(s) : Does not apply Percentage % : Does not apply Threshold Limit Value(units) : Does not apply SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS(Fire & Explosion Data) Boiling Point : Does not apply Melting Point : 195oC Specific Gravity(H2O=1) : 1.635 Vapor Pressure(mm Hg) : Unavailable Percent Volatile by Volume(%) : Unavailable Vapor Density(Air=1 : Unavailable Evaporation Rate( __________ =1) : Unavailable Solubility in Water: 74.0 grams per 100 ml water at 25oC; . 112.0 grams per 100 ml water at 60oC; . 40% solution at room temperature; . 10% solution of MSG should be transparent, colorless and the PH value should be between 6.7-7.2. Reactivity in Water : Not reactive Appearance and Odor: White, practically odorless, free-flowing crystalline. Complies with the specification of Food Chemicals Codex (FCC grade). Flash Point : Does not apply Flammable Limit in Air % by Volume . Lower : Does not apply . Upper : Does not apply Extinguisher Media : Water, Carbon dioxide CO2 Auto-Ignition Temperature : Does not apply Special Fire Fighting Procedures : No special procedure is required Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards : Nothing SECTION 4 - PHYSICAL HAZARDS (Stability) . _ Unstable / X Stable: Stable . Conditions to Avoid : Keep away from moisture, heat and sun ray Incompatibility(Material to Avoid) : Moisture Hazardous Decomposition Products : Nothing Hazardous Polymerization . _ May Occur / X Will Not Occur : Will not occur . Conditions to Avoid : Nothing SECTION 5 - HEALTH HAZARDS Threshold Limit Value : (Of Human Intake) Č Signs & Symptoms of Exposure 120mg/Kg of body weight/day 1. Acute Overexposure : Might cause little eye irritation 2. Chronic Overexposure : Unavailable Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Unavailable Chemical Listed as Careinogen or Potential Careinogen .National Toxicology Program : _ Yes, X No . I.A.R.C. Monographs : _ Yes, X No . OSHA : _ Yes, X No OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit : Unknown ACGIH Threshold Limit Value : Unknown Other Exposure Limit Used : Unknown Emergency and First Aid Procedures 1. Inhalation : Nothing hazardous. Remove to fresh air. 2. Eyes : Immediately flush eyes with water. 3. Skin : Wash skin with water. 4. Ingestion : Nothing. SECTION 6 - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION Respiratory Protection(Specify Type) : Not needed. But a mask is recommended if in close space. Ventilation . Local Exhaust : Required . Mechanical(General) : No . Special : No . Other : No Protective Glove : Not needed Eye Protection : Eye glasses is recommended. Other Protective Clothing or Equipment : Nothing SECTION 7 - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND SPILL/LEAK PROCEDURES Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage: No special precaution are necessary in its handling. Stored in a dry place and keep away from moisture, heat and sun ray. Other Precautions: Shelf life of at least 2 years. 4 years when kept under dry and good conditions. Steps to be taken in case Material is Released or Spilled: Glutamic acid, monosodium salt Chemical Family : Clean up by vacuum-cleaner and wash by water. Waste Disposal Methods: Wash away by water.

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