-
nouna salt or ester of glutamic acidtype of:
Definition that contains glutamate
- glutamic acid an amino acid occurring in proteins; important in the nitrogen metabolism of plants; used in monosodium glutamate to enhance the flavor of meats
- glutaminic acid an amino acid occurring in proteins; important in the nitrogen metabolism of plants; used in monosodium glutamate to enhance the flavor of meats
- seasoned salt combination of salt and vegetable extracts and spices and monosodium glutamate
- chinese restaurant syndrome headache and tingling or burning feelings and sweating caused by eating food that contains monosodium glutamate