A survey of free glutamic acid in foods using a robust LC-MS/MS method


ÇEBİ N., DOGAN C. E., OLGUN E. O., SAĞDIÇ O.

FOOD CHEMISTRY, vol.248, pp.8-13, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 248
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.12.033
  • Journal Name: FOOD CHEMISTRY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.8-13
  • Keywords: MSG, Monosodium glutamate, HPLC, Tandem mass, LC-MS/MS, CHROMATOGRAPHY-MASS SPECTROMETRY, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, AMINO-ACIDS, MSG
  • Yıldız Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

An effective and simultaneous liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method was used with the aim of quantifying monosodium glutamate (MSG) in foodstuffs, such as chips, taste cubes, sauces and soups. The results were linear (R-2 = 1), with very low LOD and LOQ values, 1.0 mu g/kg, 5.0 mu g/kg, respectively. Excellent repeatability and reproducibility were also achieved. This highly sensitive and robust LC-MS/MS technique was applied successfully for the detection and quantification of MSG in a wide variety of foodstuffs. MSG contents ranged from 0.01 g/100 g to 15.39 g/100 g in food samples. Importantly, determination of free glutamic acid in the daily diet could also prevent various side effects associated with consumption of excess free glutamic acid.