Monosodium glutamate, also known as sodium glutamate, is obtained from glutamic acid, which is found naturally as a part of protein in many foods such as tomatoes or parmesan cheese. Sodium glutamate is used as a flavour enhancer as it heightens and refines the taste of other food, but does not have any distinct taste of its own. It gives food a full and well-rounded taste. As a rule, glutamate is well tolerated by humans and does not pose a health risk. Presence of this ingredient is clearly labelled on any Jack Link’s product containing sodium glutamate.