Monosodium glutamate (MSG) (Flavor enhancer)
International number (INS/E number) E621
How it's written on Korean labels L-글루탐산나트륨(MSG)글루탐산나트륨MSG
What is this additive?
Adds umami. JECFA concluded no acceptable daily intake needs to be set.
Common General information worth knowing. Not counted in the score.
What is it used for?
- Adds savory (umami) taste.
Safety summary
JECFA did not set a numerical ADI (“ADI not specified”), meaning it judged normal intake unlikely to be a health concern. (evaluated 1987)
In Korea it may be used only within the food-by-food limits in the MFDS Food Additives Code.
Sources: JECFA database (FAO/WHO) · Food Safety Korea (MFDS Food Additives Code, Korean)
Permitted in Korea within legal limits. This is reference information summarized from public regulatory and research sources, not medical advice.
Common in
RamyeonSnacksSeasoningsInstant foods
Use differs by food type, and products of the same type can have different ingredients.
If you want to avoid it
- Look for 향미증진제 (flavor enhancer). Yeast extract, soy sauce and kelp also contain natural glutamate.
- On Korean labels, also look for 글루탐산나트륨, MSG.
Products with Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
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