Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) 99% · Umami Flavor Enhancer for Soups, Seasonings, Sauces & Snacks

Name: Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) 99%
Brand: Atlas Global Trading Co.
SKU: FL-MSG-99
Availability: InStock

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a widely used umami flavor enhancer that helps build savory depth, improve taste balance and increase perceived meatiness in a broad range of foods. MSG 99% is commonly selected for industrial production where consistent purity, clean taste and reliable dissolution are critical. It is used in soups, bouillons, seasoning blends, sauces, gravies, noodles, snack seasonings, processed meats and plant-based savory products. Atlas Global Trading Co. supplies food-grade MSG with full technical documentation, QA support and global logistics.

Function: Umami flavor enhancement and taste balance in savory formulations (E621)

Typical format: White crystalline powder or granules with excellent water solubility

Key feature: Boosts savory impact at low dosage and can reduce reliance on salt or costly flavor ingredients

MSG is regulated and labelled differently across markets and product categories. Atlas provides documentation and technical support; customers remain responsible for confirming local regulatory status, permitted uses, maximum levels and labelling requirements for E621 in each destination market.

Product overview

What MSG is and how it improves savory taste

MSG is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, an amino acid naturally present in many foods. In formulations, it enhances umami perception and helps round out savory profiles, especially when combined with nucleotides and other taste-active ingredients. MSG is valued for its stability under heat and its clean taste at appropriate use levels, making it suitable for processed and shelf-stable foods.

Key characteristics

Chemical name: Monosodium L-glutamate; commonly declared as monosodium glutamate or MSG.
Food additive number: E621 in many markets.
Functional role: Flavor enhancer that increases umami and overall savory intensity.
Typical appearance: White crystalline powder or granules; free-flowing with low hygroscopicity relative to some salts.
Solubility:
- Highly soluble in water, allowing quick dispersion in soups, sauces and brines,
- Suitable for dry seasonings when blended uniformly with salt, spices and carriers.
Stability:
- Stable in typical cooking and processing conditions,
- Performs well in heat-treated sauces, retorted soups and dehydrated products.

Atlas can supply MSG grades optimized for industrial blending and dissolution performance, including crystal size options based on your process needs.

Indicative specification points

Specifications are grade-dependent and aligned to destination requirements. Typical control points for MSG 99% include:

Assay (MSG content): typically 99% minimum, confirmed on COA.
Loss on drying (moisture): controlled for flowability and storage stability.
pH (solution): monitored to support consistent taste performance and compatibility.
Chloride, sulphate and other inorganic salts: limited to maintain purity and sensory neutrality.
Heavy metals and contaminants: within applicable food additive purity limits.
Microbiological quality: low counts suitable for food processing under GMP.
Particle size / granulation: selected for blending performance and dust control in seasoning operations.

Each lot is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and technical data sheet. Additional documentation such as GMO status, allergen statements, origin declarations and Halal/Kosher certificates can be provided depending on the selected supply chain and destination requirements.

Seasonings, bouillons and dry mixes

Seasoning blends: improves savory impact and helps harmonize spice and salt profiles.
Bouillon powders and cubes: supports strong, rounded savory taste in chicken, beef, vegetable and seafood profiles.
Instant soup mixes: enhances broth perception and improves overall taste intensity after reconstitution.
Dry marinades and rubs: supports meaty perception and balanced flavor delivery in grilling and cooking applications.

Sauces, gravies and ready meals

Soy-based and savory sauces: boosts umami and increases perceived richness.
Gravy and sauce concentrates: improves depth and helps stabilize savory flavor during heat processing.
Ready meals and retorted foods: supports consistent taste after thermal processing and shelf life.

Processed meats and plant-based savory

Processed meats: improves savory intensity and perceived meatiness in brines, spice mixes and processed products.
Plant-based products: helps strengthen savory notes and can improve overall taste balance in meat analogues.

Noodles and snack seasonings

Instant noodles: used in seasoning sachets and soup bases to build savory richness and roundness.
Snack seasonings: enhances impact in chips, extruded snacks and roasted nut coatings.
Seafood and spicy profiles: helps deliver fuller taste in complex seasoning systems.

Usage and formulation guidance

Dosage: depends on product type, salt level and target taste profile. Typical use is in the g/kg range; optimize by sensory trials and comply with local regulations.
Addition method:
- Dry blends: ensure uniform mixing to avoid taste hot spots; choose suitable granulation for your blender,
- Liquid systems: dissolve fully in water phase for consistent distribution.
Synergies:
- Combines effectively with nucleotides (e.g. IMP/GMP), yeast extract, HVP, spices and umami-rich ingredients,
- Can support salt reduction strategies by improving perceived savory intensity, depending on formulation and regulatory context.
Labelling:
- Commonly declared as “monosodium glutamate” or “E621” depending on local rules.

Build stronger savory taste with consistent MSG quality

Share your product category (seasoning blend, bouillon, soup mix, sauce, noodles, snack seasoning, processed meat or plant-based savory), target markets, preferred granulation and annual volume. Atlas will propose suitable MSG grades and provide the documentation package required for QA and export.

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Quality and documentation

Supplied as food-grade MSG with high assay and controlled impurity profile aligned to food additive standards.
Each lot includes a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and technical data sheet.
Documentation can include GMO status, allergen statements, origin declarations, contaminants/heavy metals data and Halal/Kosher certificates depending on supply chain.
Manufacturing sites typically operate under recognised food safety systems (e.g. HACCP, ISO/FSSC 22000); certificates can be shared on request.
Customers remain responsible for confirming permitted uses, maximum levels and labelling for E621 in each target market.

Packaging, storage and logistics

Standard packaging: typically 25 kg multi-wall paper bags with inner liners; alternative pack sizes can be discussed.
Suitable for full-container or consolidated shipments with other flavor enhancers, seasonings, sweeteners and functional ingredients from the Atlas portfolio.
Store in a cool, dry place, in tightly closed original packaging, away from moisture and strong odours to preserve flowability and taste quality.
Shelf life is stated on the COA and specification; validate performance in your formulation and storage conditions.
Shipments can be arranged under FOB, CFR, CIF or other agreed Incoterms with export documentation support coordinated from Ankara.

For a quotation, please share your application (seasoning/bouillon/soup base, sauce, noodles, snacks, processed meats or plant-based), target granulation, annual volume, packaging preference and documentation requirements for your destination markets.