It has the E number E622 and is used in foods as a flavor enhancer. It is a non-sodium MSG alternative.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Monopotassium glutamate |
| European Union | Approved | Monopotassium glutamate |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Monopotassium L-glutamate |
| Philippines | Approved | Monopotassium Glutamate, L- |
| Austria | Approved | Monopotassium glutamate |
| Belgium | Approved | Monopotassium glutamate |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Monopotassium glutamate |
| Cyprus | Approved | Monopotassium glutamate |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Monopotassium glutamate |
| Denmark | Approved | Monopotassium glutamate |
| Estonia | Approved | Monopotassium glutamate |
| Finland | Approved | Monopotassium glutamate |
| France | Approved | Monopotassium glutamate |
| Germany | Approved | Monopotassium glutamate |
| Greece | Approved | Monopotassium glutamate |
| Hungary | Approved | Monopotassium glutamate |
| Ireland | Approved | Monopotassium glutamate |
| Italy | Approved | Monopotassium glutamate |
| Latvia | Approved | Monopotassium glutamate |
| Lithuania | Approved | Monopotassium glutamate |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Monopotassium glutamate |
| Malta | Approved | Monopotassium glutamate |
| Netherlands | Approved | Monopotassium glutamate |
| Poland | Approved | Monopotassium glutamate |
| Portugal | Approved | Monopotassium glutamate |
| Romania | Approved | Monopotassium glutamate |
| Slovakia | Approved | Monopotassium glutamate |
| Slovenia | Approved | Monopotassium glutamate |
| Spain | Approved | Monopotassium glutamate |
| Sweden | Approved | Monopotassium glutamate |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Monopotassium glutamate |
| Australia | Approved | Monopotassium L-glutamate |
| New Zealand | Approved | Monopotassium L-glutamate |
E622 - Monopotassium L-glutamate: From the Food Intolerance Network fact-sheet titled 'How to start failsafe eating: a step by step guide'.
E622 - Monopotassium L-glutamate: Problems in people with poor kidney function, headache, asthma, nausea, restlessness.
E622 - Monopotassium L-glutamate: Suitable for vegetarian label on the package indicates the source of Monopotassium Glutamate is from vegetable protein or it has to be under Halal or kosher certification. In USA/Canada it is kosher certified and meet the Halal requirements. Monopotassium Glutamate can also be obtained from yeast. But if yeast is grown on pork media then it is Haram. It happened in Indonesia few years back when Monosodium Glutamate is produced using pork fat media to grow yeast by Ajinomonto Indonesia. As it was reported on our website.
E622 - Monopotassium L-glutamate: Commercially prepared from molasses by bacterial fermentation. Also prepared from vegetable protein, such as gluten, or soy protein. Less used and not as salty, low sodium salt substitute. Can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps; typical products are low sodium salt substitutes. Not for babies under 12 months old or those people with impaired kidneys.
E622 - Monopotassium L-glutamate: NOT SAFE FOR BABIES AND YOUNG CHILDREN. Hyperactivity, Asthma, Urticaria, Insomnia, Abdominal cramps, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea. HARMFUL TO PEOPLE WITH KIDNEY STONES. As this substance is not suitable for babies under six months we suggest it would be advisable for pregnant and lactating mothers to avoid it also unless/until it is proven safe in these circumstances.
E622 - Monopotassium L-glutamate: Can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps; typical products are low sodium salt substitute
E622 - Monopotassium L-glutamate: Can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps; typical products are low sodium salt substitutes.
Food Reactions - Food Intolerance, Allergy & Adverse Reactions
Monopotassium glutamate
Potassium glutamate
MPG
L-glutamic acid potassium salt (1:1)
laevo-glutamic acid potassium salt (1:1)
potassium (2S)-2-amino-5-hydroxy-5-oxopentanoate
potassium diglutamate
mono potassium L-glutamate
mono potassium laevo-glutamate
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