Should monosodium glutamate (MSG) in food ingredients be labeled as “MSG” or “monosodium glutamate”? What is the more accurate way to express it?

MSG can be used as both a seasoning and a food additive. When used as a food additive, it should be labeled as “monosodium glutamate”; when used as a seasoning, it should be labeled as “MSG”.

29. Regarding the labeling of substances that can be used as food additives, food fortifiers, or food ingredients: Substances that can be used as both food additives, food fortifiers, or food ingredients should be labeled according to their role in the final product. If used as a food additive, its name should be indicated as specified in the “Standard for the Use of Food Additives” (GB2760) or relevant announcements from the State Council’s health administration department. If used as a food fortifier, its name should be indicated as specified in the “Standard for the Use of Food Fortifiers” (GB14880) or relevant announcements from the State Council’s health administration department. If used as an ingredient, its specific name or the name specified in relevant announcements from the State Council’s health administration department (such as new food raw materials) should be indicated. For example, monosodium glutamate (MSG) can be used as both a seasoning and a food additive. When used as a food additive, it should be labeled as “monosodium glutamate,” and when used as a seasoning, it should be labeled as “MSG.”