What is Disodium Glutamate Made Of? An Ingredient Deep Dive
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Disodium glutamate, a white crystalline powder, is the disodium salt of the naturally occurring amino acid L-glutamic acid. It is synthesized by neutralizing glutamic acid with two molar equivalents of sodium hydroxide, in a process similar to how monosodium glutamate (MSG) is produced.
