noun
- salts or esters of glutamic acid, especially monosodium glutamate used as a food additive to enhance flavor
Usage: chemistry; food science
Examples
- Many processed foods contain glutamates as flavor enhancers.
- The restaurant uses natural glutamates from tomatoes and cheese.
- Some people report sensitivity to glutamates in their diet.
- Glutamates occur naturally in foods like mushrooms and aged cheeses.
- The food label listed several types of glutamates among the ingredients.
- Scientists study how glutamates affect taste perception.