Monosodium Glutamate Flashcards
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What is Monosodium Glutamate ?
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It is a sodium salt of glutamic acid , one of the most abundant naturally occuring non essential amino acids
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Is Glutamic acid naturally found in substances ?
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YES , it is found in tomatoes , grapes , cheese , mushrooms and other foods
3
Q
What are the ill effects of Monosodium Glutamate ?
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When consumed in excess , it can cause severe health issues including headache , weakness , chest pain or asthma and even brain damage.
It can also cause a rare syndrome called Chinese restaurant syndrome
4
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What is its recent news related to ?
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SC has lifted a stay on criminal proceedings against Nestle over alleged presence of lead and monosodium glutamate in popular noodles
