Pyroglutamic Acid

What is Pyroglutamic Acid?

Pyroglutamic acid is an uncommon amino acid derivative in which the free amino group of glutamic acid or glutamine cyclizes to form a lactam. [1]

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Source(s) Derived From	Other Natural Sources It is found in many proteins including bacteriorhodopsin. [1]
Natural or Artificial?	Natural
References	Pyroglutamic acid - Wikipedia
Aliases (Also Known As)	L Pyroglutamic Acid Color Key - (Click/Tap to View) Natural Natural & Possibly Unsafe Artificial Artificial & Possibly Unsafe Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Action	User	Date/Time
Ingredient added	UPC Food Search	November 6, 2012 @ 7:57 AM