Flavor Enhancers for Consistent Taste, Umami & Cost-Efficient Formulation
A flavor enhancer is not simply a seasoning ingredient. For food manufacturers, the right grade can influence taste intensity, flavor consistency, solubility, processing efficiency and formulation cost.Longfeng Chemical supplies food-grade flavor enhancers for international food manufacturers, ingredient distributors and professional buyers.
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60 Mesh Monosodium Glutamate60 Mesh Monosodium Glutamate is a crystalline flavor enhancer with 99% purity, white appearance and water solubility of 72.0 g/100 mL at 25°C.
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25kg Monosodium Glutamate25kg Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is food-grade MSG with 99.00% min assay, available in multiple mesh grades from crystals to powder.
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80 Mesh Monosodium Glutamate80 Mesh Monosodium Glutamate is a food-grade flavor enhancer with 99% minimum assay, white crystalline appearance and controlled 80-mesh particle size. It is supplied as a bulk food ingredient for...
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40 Mesh Monosodium Glutamate40 Mesh Monosodium Glutamate is a food-grade flavor enhancer produced from corn and rice through biological fermentation.
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30 Mesh Monosodium Glutamate30 Mesh Monosodium Glutamate is a food-grade MSG supplied in a defined 30 Mesh crystal grade for commercial food ingredient procurement.
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60-120 Mesh Monosodium Glutamate60–120 Mesh Monosodium Glutamate is a food-grade MSG with a defined 60–120 Mesh particle-size range and ≥99.00% assay.
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100 Mesh Monosodium Glutamate100 Mesh Monosodium Glutamate is a food-grade MSG supplied as white crystalline material with a 100 mesh particle size. With a minimum assay of 99%, it is used as a flavor enhancer in seasoning...
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Food Grade Monosodium GlutamateFood Grade Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is a white crystalline E621 flavour enhancer with ≥99% assay, multiple mesh sizes and purity options, supporting consistent bulk supply for seasoning, sauce,...
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Food Additive Monosodium GlutamateFood Additive Monosodium Glutamate is supplied in selectable purity and crystal-size grades for seasoning manufacturers, food processors and ingredient distributors, supporting formulation...
Specification of Flavor Enhancer
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ITEMS |
STANDARD |
Results |
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Assay |
99.00%min |
99.56% |
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Specific Rotation |
+24.8– 25.3 |
25.1 |
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PH (5% Solution) |
6.8– 7.2 |
7.1 |
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Chloride |
0.1% |
0.1% |
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Loss on drying |
<0.5% |
0.1% |
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Arsenic (As2SO3) |
0.5ppm |
0.3ppm |
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Lead (pb) |
1ppm max |
0.1ppm |
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Heavy metals (as Pb ) |
10ppm |
0.1ppm |
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Cadmium |
0.5ppm max |
None |
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Mercury |
0.5ppm max |
None |
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Appearance |
Crystals |
Crystals |
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Translucent rate |
98 min |
99.2 |
Product focus point
Purity & Assay:High assay ensures predictable flavor performance and formulation consistency. Our listed MSG specification includes a minimum assay of 99.00% (representative test: 99.56%). Actual batch results should be confirmed via COA.
Mesh Size:Affects mixing, blending, dissolution, seasoning distribution, and automated dosing. Selecting the appropriate particle size is particularly important for automated production or premixed seasoning systems.
Solubility:Good water solubility helps MSG distribute efficiently in liquid formulations and seasoning systems. Evaluate dissolution performance per actual formulation and processing conditions.
Crystal Appearance:Matters for quality inspection, handling, and blending. For seasoning blends, physical consistency is as important as chemical purity.
Batch Consistency:Flavor enhancers should deliver predictable performance from shipment to shipment. Consistent specifications reduce formulation adjustments and simplify incoming QC.
Heavy Metal & Impurity Control:Impurity limits are key for supplier qualification. Typical checks: lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury, chloride, loss on drying, and other product-specific parameters.
Choose the Right MSG Mesh for Your Production
Different applications may require different particle sizes.
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Mesh |
Typical Procurement Consideration |
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30 Mesh |
Suitable for applications requiring relatively larger crystals |
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40 Mesh |
Common option for seasoning and food processing |
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60 Mesh |
Suitable for general-purpose blending and food applications |
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80 Mesh |
Suitable where finer particle size is preferred |
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100 Mesh |
Suitable for finer blending and formulation requirements |
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60–120 Mesh |
Useful where a broader fine-particle distribution is required |

Mesh size is often overlooked during procurement, but it can affect production performance.
For Dry Blending:Particle size can influence the uniformity of MSG distribution throughout a seasoning mixture.
For Automated Dosing:Consistent particle characteristics can support more predictable material handling and dosing.
For Liquid Applications:Finer particles may offer different dispersion and dissolution behavior.
For Finished Product Appearance:Particle size can influence the appearance and texture of certain seasoning systems.
Flavor Enhancement Without Overcomplicating Your Formula
A suitable flavor-enhancement system can help:
Strengthen Umami
Enhance savory taste and create a fuller flavor profile in suitable food formulations.
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Improve Flavor Consistency
Help maintain a more uniform taste profile across production batches.
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Support Seasoning Formulations
MSG can be incorporated into seasoning blends together with salt, spices and other flavor ingredients.
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Improve Processing Efficiency
The appropriate particle size can make blending, dosing and distribution easier in industrial production.
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Optimize Ingredient Cost
Flavor optimization should be evaluated based on cost-in-use, not simply the purchase price per kilogram.
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MSG for Different Food Applications
Seasoning Blends:Widely used in snack seasonings, instant noodle seasoning, meat seasonings, soup bases, spice blends, and foodservice seasoning. Particle size and blending uniformity are key when mixed with other dry ingredients.
Savory Snacks:Enhances savory and umami perception in potato chips, crackers, extruded snacks, nuts, popcorn, and other seasoned snacks. For dry seasoning, consider mesh size and flowability alongside flavor performance.
Soups & Sauces:Used in soup bases, instant soups, sauces, gravies, condiments, and broths. Solubility and uniform distribution are important for liquid applications.
Processed Meat Products:Contributes to savory flavor profiles in sausages, meatballs, processed meat, ready-to-eat meat products, and meat seasoning systems. Application and permitted use must comply with destination-market regulations.
Instant & Convenience Foods:Essential for maintaining consistent flavor profiles across large production volumes. Applications include instant noodles, ready meals, frozen foods, canned foods, dehydrated foods, and meal seasoning systems.
For high-volume food production, consistent flavor performance starts with consistent raw materials.Our quality-control information for MSG includes parameters covering assay, pH, moisture-related loss, impurities, heavy metals and physical appearance.
Depending on customer requirements, relevant documentation can include:
- Product Specification
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Packaging Information
- Batch Information
- Other supporting documents where applicable

If you are changing suppliers or evaluating a different MSG mesh, testing a sample before commercial purchasing can reduce procurement risk.
We recommend checking:
Flavor Performance:
Does the product provide the expected umami effect at your normal dosage?
Dissolution:
Does it dissolve or disperse as required in your process?
Blending
Does it mix evenly with your existing seasoning system?
Particle Size
Does the physical form match your production equipment?
Batch Compatibility
Does the product perform consistently with your current formulation?
Company Profile
Founded in 2006, Qingdao Longfeng Chemical Co., Ltd. specializes in exporting food additives, feed additives, industrial chemicals, agrochemicals, and water treatment chemicals. With headquarters in Qingdao and a Hong Kong office, we serve over 45 countries, including Russia, Germany, Spain, India, Brazil, and South Africa.
Packaging & Logistics
Standard Packaging
Our current flavor-enhancer information lists:
- PP Bags
- Kraft Paper Bags
Packaging can be confirmed according to product specification, order quantity and destination requirements.
Transportation
We support:
- Sea Freight
- Rail Freight
- Road Transportation
certificate
Food-safety system
ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000
HACCP program
Halal & Kosher certification
Non-GMO statement available
Market documentation
Per-lot COA (assay, heavy metals, As, microbial)
SDS & TDS for each product
REACH compliance for EU imports
Certificate of Origin & full traceability
With abundant experience, we are one of the most professional flavor enhancer manufacturers and suppliers in China. We warmly welcome you to buy bulk premium flavor enhancer at competitive price from our factory. If you have any enquiry about free sample, please feel free to email us.