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Meaning of monosodium glutamate | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

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The mono sodium salt of the amino acid, glutamic acid; present in soy sauce; used as a condiment in Chinese and Japanese cooking, and as a food additive to enhance flavor and add the umami taste. Abbreviations: MSG, E621.

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B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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