Which grade — food or pharma?

FCC/E620 for flavour and supplement use; USP/EP for pharmaceutical use.

Is it kosher, halal or vegan?

It is produced by plant fermentation, non-animal, and commonly certified.

L-Glutamic Acid

CAS 56-86-0 C₅H₉NO₄

CAS number: 56-86-0
EC number: 200-293-7
Formula: C₅H₉NO₄
Molar mass: 147.13 g/mol
Appearance: White free-flowing crystalline powder, odourless; slightly water-soluble; acidic (pH ~3.2 saturated).

L-Glutamic acid is the acidic amino acid behind umami and MSG, also used in supplements, pharma and cosmetics. Ehlinar sources food (E620) and pharmacopoeial grades — free acid or monosodium salt.

Applications

FoodFlavour enhancer and MSG precursor; salt-substitute formulations

NutritionSupplements and clinical nutrition

PharmaIntermediate and formulation

BioprocessingCell-culture and microbiological media

CosmeticsSurfactant precursor

Grades & packaging

Food (FCC/E620 ≥99%), pharma (USP/EP) and reagent grades — assay ~98.5–100.5%; free acid and MSG salt differ.

25 kg kraft bags/fiber drums with PE liner
Foil packs

Also known as

L-Glu · (S)-2-aminopentanedioic acid · L-glutamate · E620

Frequently asked questions

Which grade — food or pharma?: FCC/E620 for flavour and supplement use; USP/EP for pharmaceutical use.
Is it kosher, halal or vegan?: It is produced by plant fermentation, non-animal, and commonly certified.
How is it stored?: Cool, dry and sealed.

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