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monosodium glutamate
a white, crystalline, water-soluble powder, C 5 H 8 NNaO 4 ⋅H 2 O, used to intensify the flavor of foods. -
sodium glutamate
Synonym of monosodium glutamate. -
chinese-restaurant syndrome
a reaction, as headache, sweating, etc., to monosodium glutamate, sometimes added to food in Chinese restaurants. -
kainic acid
an analogue of glutamate, C 10 H 15 NO 4 , derived from the red alga Digenia simplex, used experimentally to stimulate certain neurons in the brain. -
umami
a strong meaty taste imparted by glutamate and certain other amino acids: often considered to be one of the basic taste sensations along with sweet, sour, bitter, and salty.