monosodium glutamate
The mono sodium salt of the amino acid, glutamic acidThe mono sodium salt of the amino acid, glutamic acid; present in soy sauce; used as a condiment in Chinese and Japanese cooking, and as a food additive to enhance flavor and add the umami taste. Abbreviations: MSG, E621.
» Tom is allergic to monosodium glutamate.
Tom ist allergisch gegen Mononatriumglutamat. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
У Тома аллергия на глутамат натрия. — Wezel
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Examples
2 sentencesTom is allergic to monosodium glutamate.
ruУ Тома аллергия на глутамат натрия. — Wezel
deTom ist allergisch gegen Mononatriumglutamat. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Asian cuisine is often flavoured with monosodium glutamate.
ruВ блюда азиатской кухни часто добавляют глутамат натрия. — Wezel
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The mono sodium salt of the amino acid, glutamic acid; present in soy sauce; used as a condiment in Chinese and Japanese cooking, and as a food additive to enhance flavor and add the umami taste. Abbreviations: MSG, E621.
Mononatriumglutamat
глутама́т на́трияglutamát nátrija
- white crystalline compound used as a food additive to enhance flavor; often used in Chinese cooking
Origin
From sodium + glutamic acid.From sodium + glutamic acid.
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Synonyms
3 synonyms- white crystalline compound used as a food additive to enhance flavor; often used in Chinese cooking:MSG
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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