A food additive derived from glutamic acid, an amino acid, found in seaweed and certain vegetable proteins that is used as a flavor enhancer is:

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Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a food additive derived from glutamic acid, an amino acid, found in seaweed and certain vegetable proteins that is used as a flavor enhancer. MSG is widely used in Chinese and Japanese cooking.

A Food Additive Derived from Glutamic Acid, an Amino Acid