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MSG Flavour Enhancer (E621) Monosodium Glutamate

Pure monosodium glutamate (E621). Boosts umami in meat, sauces and rubs. Dose 2-5 g per kg, one third the sodium of table salt.

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MSG Flavour Enhancer (E621): The umami that brings out the meat

Pure monosodium glutamate in crystal form, better known as MSG or E621. This is the compound that gives good broth, parmesan and ramen their rounded, savoury depth, offered here in pure form so you control where it goes and how much. A few grams per kilo of ingredients is all it takes: the sauce tastes meatier, the sausage meat gains a clearer character, and your rub builds deeper flavour without extra salt.

100% pure monosodium glutamate
Economical: 2-5 g per kg of food
One third the sodium of table salt
Withstands boiling, frying and smoking

MSG is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, an amino acid found naturally in meat, cheese, tomatoes and mushrooms. The crystals are produced by fermenting plant starch, the same process family as soy sauce and vinegar, and dissolve quickly in liquid. Because MSG contains only about 12 grams of sodium per 100 grams against 39 in table salt, you can replace part of the salt in a recipe and keep the full depth of flavour with a lower sodium intake. Approved as a food additive in the EU and Norway, with an acceptable daily intake set by EFSA in 2017.

Pro tip for sausage makers!
Mix 2-3 grams of MSG per kilo of sausage meat together with the salt before grinding. In a mince with 20-30 percent fat, the meat flavour is muted by the fat, and MSG brings it back. The crystals survive both smoking and poaching to a core temperature of 78 degrees without changing.

Features

  • Enhances rather than dominates: MSG lifts the flavours already in the food, especially meat, mushrooms and tomato, without adding a spice profile of its own.
  • Synergy with your ingredients: Combined with inosinate from meat or guanylate from dried mushrooms, the umami effect can be up to eight times stronger than glutamate alone.
  • Long shelf life: Stored dry and airtight, the crystals keep for years. If they clump in humid air, they remain fully usable.

How to use

  1. Start at the lower end of the dosage table below; a level teaspoon weighs about 4 grams.
  2. Add to liquids during cooking, or mix dry into sausage meat and rubs together with the salt.
  3. Taste and adjust. Use MSG together with salt, not instead of it.

Dosage guide

Minced meat and sausage meat 2-3 g per kg (½ to ¾ tsp)
Soups, stocks and sauces 1-2 g per litre (¼ to ½ tsp)
Dry rubs and spice blends 3-5 g per 100 g of blend
Stir-fries and vegetables A pinch (approx. 0.5 g) per serving

Want the full story on dosage, umami science and safety? Read our guide (in Norwegian): MSG (E621): Hva er det, og er det farlig? It includes a dosage calculator that does the maths for you.

Specifications

Product Flavour enhancer (food additive E621)
Brand Foodstuff
Contents 100% monosodium glutamate
Production Fermentation of plant starch
Form White crystals, dissolve easily in liquid
Dietary Vegan and gluten-free

FAQ Frequently asked questions

How much MSG should I use per kilo of minced meat?

2 to 3 grams per kilo, mixed in together with the salt. A level teaspoon weighs about 4 grams, so half to three quarters of a teaspoon per kilo is a good starting point.

Is E621 safe to eat?

Yes. MSG is approved as a food additive in the EU and Norway, and in 2017 EFSA set an acceptable daily intake of 30 mg per kilo of body weight for added glutamate. Normal cooking doses are far below that level.

What is the difference between MSG and table salt?

Salt gives saltiness, MSG gives umami, the savoury fifth basic taste. MSG also contains only about 12 grams of sodium per 100 grams against salt's 39, so you can replace part of the salt and keep the depth of flavour with less sodium.

When do I add MSG during cooking?

Whenever it suits you. MSG is heat stable and withstands boiling, frying and smoking, so you can add it at the start of cooking or mix it dry into sausage meat and rubs. In liquid the crystals dissolve within seconds.

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