United States
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Additive · Flavor enhancer

E621 — Monosodium glutamate · page 50

E621 (Monosodium glutamate) appears in the ingredient lists of 9,348 products sold in the United States. Function: flavor enhancer.

9,348products with a complete record
6%rated A or B on Nutri-Score
3.3 gsugars per 100 g (median)
2.0 gsalt per 100 g (median)

Nutri-Score

How rated products spread
A 4%B 2%C 15%D 23%E 56%

7,592 rated products

Median values

Per 100 g, across all 9,348 products
Calories357 kcal
Sugars3.3 g
Saturated fat3.6 g
Salt2.0 g

Categories

Most represented

Status in the United States (FDA)

Listed in the FDA inventory “Substances Added to Food”, with the regulations 21 CFR 172.320, 182.1.

Technical effects listed by the FDA: flavor enhancer, nutrient supplement, ph control agent, stabilizer or thickener

The inventory is a partial list, and a listing is not an FDA approval of every use; the regulations set the permitted uses.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Substances Added to Food (updated 9/8/2026), public domain · CAS 142-47-2 via Wikidata (CC0)

Products

9,348 products, most viewed first · page 50 of 195.

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Ranch DressingRoundy's · 30 mlE
R
Roundy's, ranch dressing, lightRoundy'sE
R
Ranch DressingRoundy's · 30 mlE
G
Green Enchilada SauceRoundy's · 60 gA
R
Roundy's, select, con queso salsaRoundy'sC
B
Beef GravyRoundy's · 60 gA
M
Mushroom GravyRoundy's · 60 gA
C
Cream Of Mushroom Condensed SoupRoundy's · 125 gA
C
Chicken And Rice Condensed SoupRoundy's · 125 gA
C
Cream Of Celery Condensed SoupRoundy's · 125 gA
C
Cream Of Mushroom Condensed SoupRoundy's · 125 gA
C
Cream Of Chicken Condensed SoupRoundy's · 125 gA
R
Roundy's, 98 % fat free cream of mushroom condensed soupRoundy'sC
C
Condensed Homestyle Chicken Noodle SoupRoundy's · 126 gA
C
Cube Bouillon, ChickenRoundy's
R
Roundy's, instant bouillon, chickenRoundy's
C
Chicken Flavored Stuffing MixRoundy's · 28 gD
R
Roundy's, stuffing mix, turkeyRoundy'sE
R
Roundy's, cheeseburger skillet dinner, pasta & sauce mixRoundy'sE
B
Beef Stroganoff Skillet DinnerRoundy's · 31 gD
T
Three Cheese Skillet DinnerRoundy's · 34 gC
C
Chilli Without BeansRoundy's · 236 gA
R
Roundy's, instant mashed potatoes, butter & herbRoundy's
R
Roundy's, instant mashed potatoes, roasted garlicRoundy's
R
Roundy's, quick rice, long grain & wild riceRoundy'sC
R
Roundy's, woven wheats, baked crackers, rosemary & olive oilRoundy'sC
R
Roundy's, tortilla chips, nacho cheeseRoundy'sE
D
DIPD
R
Roundy's, dip, french onionD
B
Beer BratwurstRoundy's · 70 gD
O
Original Breakfast Sausage PattiesRoundy's · 32 gE
M
Maple, Breakfast Sausage PattiesRoundy's
O
Original Breakfast SausageRoundy's · 55 gD
B
Brown Gravy MixRoundy's · 6 gD
C
Country Gravy MixRoundy's · 9 gE
C
Chicken Gravy MixRoundy's · 6 gE
R
Roundy's, pennsylvania dutch sourdough pretzels, barbecueRoundy'sE
P
Pennsylvania Dutch Sourdough Pretzels RanchRoundy's · 30 gA
P
Pennsylvania Dutch Sourdough PretzelsRoundy's · 30 gD
R
Roundy's, bold snack mix, barbecueRoundy'sE
S
Sourdough PretzelsRoundy's · 28 gE
S
Sourdough PretzelsRoundy's · 28 gA
S
Sourdough PretzelsRoundy's · 28 gD
B
Blazin' Trail MixRoundy'sD
W
Wasabi PeasRoundy's · 28 gD
B
Buttermilk Ranch DressingRoundy's · 30 mlE
H
Hime, Prepared Vegetables In Soy SauceJfc International Inc.C
S
Snacks Crazy MixHapi · 30 gA

Source: Open Food Facts export of November 1, 2026, ODbL, and USDA FoodData Central, October 2026 release, CC0 · Shelfpedia calculations (medians, distributions).