Description – Glutamic acid is an α-amino acid that is used by almost all living beings in the biosynthesis of proteins. It is a non-essential amino acid for humans and acts as an excitatory neurotransmitter in the CNS. It is used by the body to build proteins
Function – The most common form of glutamic acid used in the food industry is monosodium glumate (MSG). It acts as an excellent flavour enhancer. It finds applications in the pharmaceutical industry as an adjuvant in anticancer drugs, mucosal protection in patients with gastrointestinal surgeries, nutritional agent in parental surgeries, etc.