| 1 | Especially maize have the higher water content of glutamic acid, which can help promote brain cell metabolism. | |
| 2 | When incoming information reaches the synapse, glutamate is released into the gap. | |
| 3 | The main component of MSG is monosodium glutamate, which under the action of gastric acid can turn to glutamate. | |
| 4 | Less widely known is the fifth taste: umami, that savory flavor of soy sauce, tomatoes, and many other foods high in glutamate. | |
| 5 | Under current FDA regulations, when MSG is added to a food, it must be identified as monosodium glutamate in the label's ingredient list. |