Lexic.us

Definition of Monosodium glutamate

1. Noun. White crystalline compound used as a food additive to enhance flavor; often used in Chinese cooking. "Food manufacturers sometimes list MSG simply as `artificial flavors' in ingredient lists"

Medical Definition of Monosodium glutamate

1. A commonly used flavour enhancer in food (common in Chinese food). Some people can develop a hypersensitivity to MSG. See: Chinese restaurant syndrome. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Monosodium Glutamate

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