Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.

Monopotassium glutamate (MPG) is a compound with formula KC5H8NO4. It is a potassium acid 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.

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IUPAC name
Potassium 2-amino-5-hydroxy-5-oxopentanoate

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