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Is Monopotassium Glutamate vegan?
Monopotassium Glutamate
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Monopotassium glutamate is the potassium salt of glutamic acid, used as a flavour enhancer in food. It is typically derived from glutamic acid produced by microbial fermentation.
| Also known as | Glutamic acid, monopotassium salt, MPG, Potassium glutamate, Potassium L-glutamate |
|---|---|
| E number | E622 |
| INS number | 622 |
| Last verified | Needs verification (help us verify this ingredient) |
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