Glycine

Glycine (abbreviated as Gly), also known as aminoacetic acid, is a non essential amino acid with the chemical formula C2H5NO2. 

Glycine is an endogenous antioxidant and a component of glutathione, which is often supplemented externally during severe stress in the body. 

It is also sometimes referred to as a semi essential amino acid. Glycine is the simplest amino acid.

Chemical formula: C2H5NO2

Molecular weight: 75.067

CAS number: 56-40-6

EINECS number: 200-272-2

White crystal powder, sweet taste, easy to be dissolved in water, slightly dissolved in methanol and ethanol, but not dissolved in acetone and ether, 

melting point: between 232-236℃(decomposition).

(1) Used as a flavoring or sweetener,in combination with DL-alanine or Citric acid, it can be used in Alcoholic beverage, used as an acid corrector 

or buffer for the composition of wine and soft beverage,used as an additive for the flavor and taste of food,retain its original color and to provide a source of sweet;

(2) Used as an antiseptic agent for fish flakes and peanut jams;

(3) Can play a buffering role in the taste of edible salt and vinegar;

(4) Used in food processing, brewing process, meat processing and soft beverage formulas as well as in Saccharin Sodium in order to remove bitterness;

(5) Can play a certain role in metal chelation and antioxidation, used as a stabilizer for cream, cheese, margarine, 

fast cooked noodles or convenient noodles, wheat flour and pig lard.