MSG Bioprocessing

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This paper examines MSG and its uses and takes a look at how it is made, including the fermentation process. The paper also discusses the technical details of the preparation process, the equipment commonly used, the use of enzymes and bacteria and examines the product packaging and quality control procedures. Finally, the paper includes a brief description of the market of MSG, and the socio-economic aspects of the product.

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"Monosodium glutamate, or MSG, is the sodium salt of glutamic acid. Glutamate is an amino acid that occurs naturally in many foods known for their flavor, such as tomatoes and mushrooms. Additionally, glutamate is found as a naturally occurring amino acid in foods such as meat, fish, and many vegetables. It can also be found in foods such as ice cream, yogurt, soda, canned soups, flavored crackers, and chips. Glutamate is also produced in the human body naturally, helping to regulate the body's metabolic rate (WHO, 1988)."

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