L-Glutamic Acid

L-glutamic acid is a non-essential, proteinogenic amino acid, supplied by Nustras as a white crystalline powder in a vegan grade. It is one of the most abundant amino acids in dietary protein and the parent acid of the glutamate salts used as savoury flavour enhancers.

L-glutamic acid is formulated into amino-acid blends, sports-nutrition powders, capsules and tablets, protein and nutrition beverages, savoury flavour systems, cell-culture and fermentation media, and feed premixes. It is also a starting material for the manufacture of glutamate salts and other derivatives.

The material is a white crystalline powder with a characteristic slightly acidic taste. CAS number 56-86-0, molecular formula C5H9NO4, molecular weight 147.13. Identity and assay are confirmed by titration or HPLC against the pharmacopoeial monograph; optical rotation, loss on drying, residue on ignition, heavy-metal and microbial limits are supplied to specification and confirmed on each lot's certificate of analysis.

Nustras supplies L-glutamic acid in bulk commercial quantities, in food-grade bags and fibre drums, to manufacturers and formulators internationally, with a certificate of analysis, specification sheet and country-of-origin documentation on every lot. L-glutamic acid is an accepted food and supplement ingredient in major markets; buyers confirm the permitted level and labelling for their application. Contact us for grade, pricing per kilogram and lead time.