Glutamates
Meaning
These are salts or esters of glutamic acid, widely used as flavor enhancers in food
Pronunciation
UK /ˈɡluːtəmeɪts/
US /ˈɡluːtəmeɪts/
Example Sentences
- Preservation, however, was never the only reward: fermentation manufactures glutamates and free amino acids - in short, umami, the savoury depth that makes fish sauce indispensable in Southeast Asian kitchens.
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