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MAGNESIUM DI-L-GLUTAMATE
INS: 625
Chemical names: MONOMAGNESIUM DI-L-GLUTAMATE TETRAHYDRATE
Synonyms: MAGNESIUM GLUTAMATE
Functional class: FLAVOUR ENHANCER; SALT SUBSTITUTE
Latest evaluation: 1987
ADI: NOT SPECIFIED
Comments: Group ADI for L-glutamic acid and its monosodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium and ammonium salts; intake limited by laxative action
Report: TRS 759-JECFA 31/29
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/192 (METALS LIMITS) (2001)
Tox monograph: FAS 22-JECFA 31/97
Previous status: 1987, FNP 38-JECFA 31/122. R; COMPENDIUM/871
1983, FNP 28-JECFA 27/66. R
1981, TRS 669-JECFA 25/24, FNP 19-JECFA 25/132, NOT PREPARED. 0-120 (GROUP ADI FOR OTHER GLUTAMATE, CALCULATED AND EXPRESSED AS GLUTAMIC ACID). FU. N
 
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