Abstract: A compound seasoning composition comprising a glutamate salt mixture wherein the gram equivalent quantities of sodium, potassium and calcium ions of said salt are within the ranges of sodium:potassium=0-3.5:1, calcium:potassium=0-1.5:1 and the number of moles of glutamic acid:the total gram equivalent number of potassium, sodium and calcium=0.1-1.2:1.
Abstract: A novel crystalline form of anhydrous L-lysine monohydrochloride has been found. The novel crystals do not become agglomerated or hardened when packaged. The crystals are formed when the corresponding dihydrate crystals having a sodium content equal to or less than 4 ppm* are dried in a chamber maintained at a temperature equal to or greater than 115.degree. C.*Na/L-Lys.