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Non Life Sciences => Chemistry => Topic started by: Envied_Illusion on 21/02/2004 16:06:04

Title: Formulas of
Post by: Envied_Illusion on 21/02/2004 16:06:04

I need the formulas of

garlic powder
parsley
sour cream
monosodium glutamate
onion powder

for a science project, because I've been told the formulas of actual sour cream and onion chips is unavailable.  Please help a.s.a.p.!

Title: Re: Formulas of
Post by: neilep on 21/02/2004 19:20:44

Hi,

I wish I could help you but minus the MSG, sounds like you'vr got a nice recipe for a dip !!...good luck...hope you get the answers.

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Title: Re: Formulas of
Post by: Ylide on 21/02/2004 20:38:41

Those things you list above are not distinct molcules.  There is not "parsley" or "garlic powder" molecule.  The only one you list that is a distinct molecular species is MSG.  

sour cream is a mixture of milk fats, proteins, water, and bacteria.  garlic and onion powder are dried crushed bits of the plant and probably consists of cellulose, proteins that make up the parts of the cell, and whatever molecules impart the garlic and onion "flavor"  (probably multiple molecules)  Parsley is the same deal...it's a plant, it has thousands of different molecules that make it up.  



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Title: Re: Formulas of
Post by: Kryptid on 24/02/2004 04:04:15

Cannabinoid is correct. Here is the formula for Monosodium Glutamate: NaC5H8O4*H2O