English noun: monosodium glutamate | |||
1. | monosodium glutamate (food) white crystalline compound used as a food additive to enhance flavor; often used in Chinese cooking | ||
Samples | Food manufacturers sometimes list MSG simply as `artificial flavors' in ingredient lists. | ||
Synonyms | MSG | ||
Broader (hypernym) | flavorer, flavoring, flavourer, flavouring, seasoner, seasoning | ||