Glutamate: Example of a common food allergy

Glutamate

Glutamate as a flavour enhancer (E620-E625):

• sauces;
• soups;
• broth;
• ready meals;
• low-sodium products;
• spice mixes;
• sprinkle flavourings;
• marinades;
• salads;
• snacks;
• processed meat and fish;
• salads.

Points of attention:

• The additive glutamate, is also known as: glutamate, glutamic acid, MSG (monosodium glutamate), ve-tsin, adjinomoto, monopotassium glutamate, calcium glutamate, ammonium glutamate, E-620 to E-625;
• Glutamic acid is also naturally present in, for example, meat, fish, vegetables, cereals, tomatoes, milk, potatoes, soya and many types of cheese. This does not need to be indicated;
• Carry-over of additive glutamic acid/glutamate from ingredients must be declared.