Complete Definition of "glutamic acid"

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Noun
en-noun|sg=glutamic acid|-

  1. amino acid A nonessential amino acid, α-amino-glutaric acid, occurring widely in animal and plant tissues; the salt, monosodium glutamate is used as a flavour-enhancing seasoning.

Translations
trans-top|the nonessential amino acid (α-amino-glutaric acid)
French: acide glutamique m
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Synonyms
E620 when used as a flavour enhancer

Related terms
monosodium glutamate

See also
umami

Category:Amino acids

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