Chicken essence and monosodium glutamate are common seasonings in daily life. Since both chicken essence and monosodium glutamate can be sold in the market, it shows that both chicken essence and monosodium glutamate are certified and approved by the national testing department and are qualified products. Therefore, under normal circumstances, the use of chicken essence and monosodium glutamate generally does not have a negative impact.

Chicken essence and monosodium glutamate are both essential condiments in the kitchen, which can increase the flavor of dishes and make them more delicious. Monosodium glutamate is sodium glutamate made from grain by microbial fermentation, extraction and refining, while chicken essence is a concentrated essence made from compound seasoning, mainly sodium glutamate and chicken.

The difference between chicken essence and monosodium glutamate;

1, the appearance is different: the appearance of monosodium glutamate is mostly long white crystals, and powder monosodium glutamate is occasionally seen, which looks a bit crystal clear.

The appearance of chicken essence is light yellow particles, which are smaller than monosodium glutamate and look rougher than monosodium glutamate. The appearance of chicken essence is light yellow particles, and monosodium glutamate is mostly white strip crystals.

2. Different conditions of use: The umami flavor of monosodium glutamate can only be better presented when there is salt. If monosodium glutamate is added to salt-free dishes, the umami flavor will not be fully displayed. However, the use of monosodium glutamate in an environment with high acidity will lead to the weakening of umami flavor. Therefore, monosodium glutamate should not be used in acidic environment.

Compared with monosodium glutamate, the use conditions of chicken essence are relatively relaxed, and there is no high requirement for salinity and acidity. But the dosage should also be controlled, otherwise the umami flavor in the chicken essence will mask the taste of the dish itself, thus affecting the taste of the whole dish.

Refer to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Chicken Essence