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GK QUESTION#3441

Which sodium salt of glutamic acid is commonly added to Chinese food, canned vegetables, soups and processed meats to enhance the flavour?

  1. ASodium carbonate
  2. BMonosodium glutamateCorrect answer
  3. CGloxazone
  4. DMetasodium glutamate
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B. Monosodium glutamate

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Monosodium glutamate, abbreviated MSG, is the sodium salt of glutamic acid and is used as a flavour enhancer associated with umami taste. It is found in a wide range of prepared foods. The other listed sodium compounds are not the sodium salt of glutamic acid.

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