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Sunday, November 4, 2007

MSG Specification

EAT BETTER FEEL BETTER--LORINUG BRAND MSG,Thank you very much for choosing our Great MSG!

LORINUG BRAND MSG is used in almost all processed foods to enhance flavor. LORINUG BRAND has been leading the way over the past years as one of the China’s largest MSG producer and exporter with an annual capacity of some 30,000 metric tons. It has now grown year by year continuing to export MSG to a total of 20 countries and MSG has been widely known for its super quality and technology in the overseas market as well as in the domestic market.

LORINUG BRAND MSG Quality and Specification

With tight quality control and certification of ISO 9001:2000, the plant produces highest quality MSG with purity above 99%. The MSG granules appear either colorless or white and comply with international standard. In relation to the size of MSG granule, there are six specifications and each has a variety of packaging to suit all preferences. Please contact our company’s sales department for more information.

Product Name:Monosodium Glutamate(MSG)
Molecular Formula: C5H8NaO4H2OCAS NO.:142-47-2 (Anhydrous) 6106-04-3 (Monohydrate)
EINECS NO.:205-538-1
H.S Code:2922 4220Molecular Weight: 187.13
Quality Standard: FCCIV,E621,GB/T8967-2000,QB/1500-92,Q/320584VBJ020-2006
Character:White,practically odorless,free-flowing crystals or crystalline power,soluble in water and sparingly in alcohol,slightly sweet or salty taste.
Purity: 99%up, 90%, 80%, 78%, 70%, 65% or as customer’s requirement.
Mesh Size:
XL Crystal(10-14Mesh)
L Crystal(10-20Mesh)
XM Crystal(20-40Mesh)
M Crystal(30-50Mesh)
S Crystal(40-60Mesh)
F Crystal(60-100Mesh)
R Crystal(60-140Mesh)
P Crystal(80-200Mesh)
Packing: 900 kg, 25 kg, 2.5 kg, 1 kg, 500 g, 454 g, 450 g, 400 g, 380 g, 200 g, 188 g, 100 g etc.
1).100mg/Bag,100bags/box,2boxes/CTN,750CTNS/20'FCL
2).200g,227g,454g,500g,1000g polythene bags in carton
3).1lb x 25 bags x 2 boxes/ctn, 815ctns/20' FCL
4).1lb x 10 bags x 5 boxes/ctn, 815ctns/20' FCL
5)15g x 20pcs/pkg, 25pkgs/ctn, 1950ctns/20' FCL
6)3g x 2000pcs x 2boxes/ctn, 820ctns/20' FCL
7).25kg net inner PE outer PP woven(or kraft paper) bag,50LB (1LB pack X 50EA)net inner PE outer PP woven bag.
8). 94.5g x144 tins/ctn, 620ctns/20’FCL
9).Customized as customer's specific requirement.
Storage: Preserve in tight containers at controlled room temperature.
Shelf Life:3 Years

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MSG Q&A (2)

Improving Taste Means Improving Nutrition

What most people don't realize is that the importance of taste doesn't stop at simply enjoying the flavor of the foods we eat. Although treating yourself to a meal at a superb restaurant or enjoying a scrumptious dinner at home seems reward enough, taste is actually an integral and important part of nutrition. To a large degree, it is our taste buds that actually trigger important digestive and metabolic functions allowing us to better use the essential nutrients we get from our diet. When food passes over our taste buds, those wonderful tastes not only trigger pleasure and satisfaction, they also send an important message to our body Û nutrition is on its way. Those tiny taste buds are, in essence, telling our bodies to get to work, and metabolize the foods we are eating.

Not only does MSG make good food taste better for consumers, new studies show that MSG may play a role in the overall health and nutrition of people who need it most. Aging, as well as a number of diseases and illnesses, decrease our ability to taste and smell. This decrease in our senses is a major contributor to poor nutritional status in populations like the elderly, making it increasingly difficult for doctors and nutritionists to ensure that their patients get much-needed nutrients. Studies have found that adding MSG to certain foods, such as soup and mashed potatoes, has been successful in increasing the food intake in institutionalized elderly populations.

Reducing Sodium Intake

MSG is also low in sodium, with about a third of the sodium of table salt. Many Americans add salt to improve the flavor of food; however, this can be problematic for people watching their intake of sodium. By using a small amount of MSG in conjunction with a decreased level of salt, sodium intake can be reduced by as much as 30 to 40 percent while still maintaining flavor.
By way of comparison, MSG contains about 12 percent sodium while table salt contains 39 percent. And, MSG is used at levels lower than salt. Considering all sources of dietary sodium (natural sodium content of foods, table salt, sodium-containing ingredients in processed foods, drinking water and pharmaceuticals), typical use of MSG contributes about 1 to 2 percent of the total sodium contained in the average daily American diet.

MSG Q&A (1)

Is there any difference between MSG and natural glutamate?

NO. The human body treats glutamate that is added to food in the form of MSG the same as the natural glutamate found in food. The body does not distinguish between natural glutamate and MSG added to food.

Does MSG cause asthma?

NO. Properly conducted scientific studies, both in Australia and overseas have found no evidence that MSG causes asthma *1. The belief that MSG can lead to asthma attacks may overlook the real cause and fail to properly manage or treat this condition.

How much glutamate is consumed daily?

The average consumption through foods is at least 20g (5 teaspoons) per day. The body daily manufactures at least 50g (12 teaspoons) per day.
Do Asian foods contain more glutamate?NO. Many meals containing glutamate rich ingredients have been found to have greater amounts of glutamate than typical Asian meals.

Can MSG lower salt in your diet?

YES. MSG contains about 1/3 the amount of sodium of table salt. By using a small amount of MSG with a low level of salt together, a pleasing flavour can be maintained whilst the total quantity of salt in the food is reduced overall.

Is MSG therefore safe?

YES. MSG has been found to be safe by Foods Standards Australia New Zealand, an inter-government body setting the standards for food in these countries. It has also been found to be a safe additive by agencies such as United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA), experts of the joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), and European Communities' Scientific Committee.

How long has MSG been used?

More than 1,200 years ago, Oriental cooks discovered that some foods tasted better when prepared with a soup stock made from the seaweed Laminaria Japonica. It was not until 1908 that Professor Kikunae Ikeda of The University of Tokyo isolated glutamate from the seaweed and unlocked the secret of its flavor-enhancing properties. Since that time, MSG has been, and continues to be, widely used as an effective means of making good food taste better.

How is MSG made?

MSG is usually produced through fermentation, a process similar to that used in making beer, vinegar and yogurt. The process usually begins with the fermentation of corn, sugar beets or sugar cane. The finished product is a pure, white crystal which dissolves easily and blends well in many foods.

How can I tell if foods contain glutamate?

Just look on the ingredient statement. The FDA requires packaged foods to contain an ingredient statement which lists essentially every ingredient in the food. By simply looking on the ingredient statement, you will be able to identify those products that are made with glutamate-rich ingredients.

In addition to the foods listed in our chart, glutamate is also found in some popular and commonly used seasonings and ingredients. Soy sauce, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, autolyzed yeast extract, and of course, monosodium glutamate, are all glutamate-rich ingredients. When used even in very small amounts, these valued ingredients significantly enhance the overall taste of the foods to which they are added, achieving the high-quality flavor that today's sophisticated consumer demands. When trying to determine whether a packaged food contains these glutamate-rich ingredients, all you need to do is look for their names in the ingredient statement.

You may be surprised to know that foods with added MSG do not necessarily contain more glutamate than that found naturally in foods. MSG generally is used at a relatively low percentage in foods, with its common use levels ranging from 0.1 to 0.8 percent. In fact, one study conducted in 1995 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found that some foods naturally contained higher levels of glutamate than those which had added MSG declared on the label. Glutamate in Parmesan cheese, for example, was found in levels up to ten times that found in chicken broth with added MSG.

What is monosodium glutamate (MSG)?

MSG is a flavor enhancer which has been used effectively for nearly a century to bring out the best flavor of foods. Its principal component is an amino acid called glutamic acid or glutamate.

Glutamate is found naturally in protein-containing foods such as meat, vegetables, poultry and milk. The human body also produces glutamate naturally in large amounts. The muscles, brain and other body organs contain about four pounds of glutamate, and human milk is rich in glutamate, compared to cow's milk, for example.

Glutamate is found in two forms: "bound" glutamate (linked to other amino acids forming a protein molecule) and "free" glutamate (not linked to protein). Only free glutamate is effective in enhancing the flavor of food. Foods often used for their flavoring qualities, such as tomatoes and mushrooms, have high levels of naturally occurring free glutamate.