---
product_id: 49419181
title: "MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE 454G/1LB"
brand: "ajinomoto"
price: "$38"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Ajinomoto"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/49419181-monosodium-glutamate-454g-1lb
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# >99% pure flavor boost Trusted global brand Ajinomoto 454g premium purity MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE 454G/1LB

**Brand:** ajinomoto
**Price:** $38
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🍽️ Unlock the secret ingredient to crave-worthy meals!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE 454G/1LB by ajinomoto
- **How much does it cost?** $38 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/49419181-monosodium-glutamate-454g-1lb)

## Best For

- ajinomoto enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ajinomoto brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pure & Powerful:** Over 99% purity ensures a clean, intense flavor enhancement without additives.
- • **Trusted by Pros:** Ajinomoto, a globally recognized MSG pioneer, guarantees consistent quality and safety.
- • **Elevate Every Bite:** Transforms everyday meals into gourmet experiences with a savory umami punch.
- • **Generous 1lb Supply:** Ample 454g size to keep your kitchen stocked for all your culinary experiments.
- • **Versatile Flavor Magic:** Perfect for fried rice, soups, sauces, and even adventurous cocktail recipes.

## Overview

Ajinomoto Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is a 454g pack of over 99% pure flavor enhancer powder, trusted worldwide to amplify the umami taste in your dishes. Ideal for professional and home chefs alike, it transforms simple meals into restaurant-quality experiences.

## Description

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Review: From dull rice to nice rice. - Made my fried rice taste like Chinese takeaway style fried rice. Thats all I do with it. I'm on my second bag. Its a flavour enhancer, like salt. There's more you cand do with it. Heard someone say they add it to cocktails. Maybe I'm not that adventurous. Nice fried rice though.
Review: Makes anything and everything taste nice - Sheer witchcraft.

## Features

- Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
- Brand: Ajinomoto
- Net Weight: 454g

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0050O7N4C |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Brand | Ajinomoto |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (8,292) |
| Date First Available | 16 Aug. 2012 |
| Format | Powder |
| Item model number | 0000 |
| Manufacturer | AJINOMOTO |
| Manufacturer contact | JFC UK LTD. Unit 17 7 Premier Park Road London NW10 7NZ |
| Speciality | Monosodium Glutamate |
| Units | 454.0 gram |
| Weight | 454 g |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Ajinomoto
- **Flavour:** ajinomoto
- **Item form:** Powder
- **Item weight:** 0.99 Pounds
- **Manufacturer:** AJINOMOTO
- **Model name:** MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE 454G/1LB
- **Number of items:** 1
- **Primary supplement type:** seasoning
- **Unit count:** 454.0 gram

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this salt**
A: Technically it is a salt of Glutamic acid. But in the context of your question no it is not 'salt', which is sodium chloride. When used in cooking reduce the normal salt by half and add, depending on quantity of food, half to one teaspoon of MSG. This has the effect of increasing the perceived flavour of the food. I use it in cheese sauces to make them taste cheesier, also in soups and stews to increase meaty flavour. I hope this helps. P.S adding more than about a half to one teaspoon of  MSG does NOT result in increased flavour.

**Q: How do you know how much to use?**
A: I just sprinkle a little on towards the end of cooking to taste. It's also worth noting that by weight it actually contains less Sodium than regular salt.

**Q: Hi. It is suitable for vegetarians?**
A: I understand that this is suitable for vegetarians.

**Q: How many calories are in this please?**
A: There are 282 calories / 100g

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From dull rice to nice rice.
*by A***R on 20 November 2025*

Made my fried rice taste like Chinese takeaway style fried rice. Thats all I do with it. I'm on my second bag. Its a flavour enhancer, like salt. There's more you cand do with it. Heard someone say they add it to cocktails. Maybe I'm not that adventurous. Nice fried rice though.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Makes anything and everything taste nice
*by C***E on 3 December 2025*

Sheer witchcraft.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Surprisingly Good
*by A***R on 27 February 2025*

I just made some chicken fried rice to test this and it was truly excellent, and a little surprising. When you taste this neat, it's not very strong and tastes more sweet than savoury, but in the food it tastes salty and quite potent - a little goes a long way.

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-01-24*