monosodium glutamate

[ˌmɒnoʊˈsoʊdiəm ˈɡlutəmeɪt]

noun

glutamato monossódico

1. A sodium salt of glutamic acid used as a food additive and flavor enhancer in cooking

Monosodium glutamate is commonly used in Asian cuisine to enhance savory flavors.

O glutamato monossódico é comumente usado na culinária asiática para realçar sabores salgados.

2. A white crystalline compound (C₅H₈NO₄Na) that stimulates taste receptors

The chemical formula of monosodium glutamate contains sodium, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen.

A fórmula química do glutamato monossódico contém sódio, carbono, hidrogênio, nitrogênio e oxigênio.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

glutamato monossódico

Standard term used in Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

glutamato monossódico

Common usage in culinary and food industry contexts

Portugal

glutamato monossódico

Standard term used in European Portuguese

MSG-free

natural flavor enhancer

umami seasoning

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