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Monopotassium glutamate (MPG) is the compound with formula KC5H8NO4. It is a potassium salt of glutamic acid.

It has the E number E622 and is used in foods as a flavor enhancer. It is a non-sodium MSG alternative. It is generally recognized as safe in the EU and in the USA.[1]

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References

  1. ^ Walker, Ronald; Lupien, John R. (April 2000). “The Safety Evaluation of Monosodium Glutamate”. The Journal of Nutrition. 130 (4): 1049S–1052S. doi:10.1093/jn/130.4.1049S.