L-Glutamic Acid on the European supplement market
Most ingredient pages tell you what L-Glutamic Acid is. This one shows how the European supplement market actually uses it — who sells it, who advertises it, and at what price.
RavenBI Market Intelligence · measured 25 Oct 2026 · observed, not estimated. Ad counts are active creatives in Meta's public Ad Library; product and price data come from public listings across the EU and US. Figures change weekly.
RavenBI tracks 155 L-Glutamic Acid products from 81 brands across the EU and US. 0 brands advertise it on Meta right now, and new-ad activity held roughly steady in the last 30 days. Romania shows the heaviest advertising, while Romania has the largest shelf. The median EU shelf price sits around €39.
How brands use L-Glutamic Acid, market by market
Products and brands that sell it, active ads and brands that advertise it, and the median shelf price — per market.
| Market | Products | Brands selling | Active ads | Brands advertising | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 27 | 18 | — | — | €33.71 |
| United Kingdom | 27 | 14 | — | — | £20.97 |
| France | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Italy | 19 | 5 | — | — | €39.90 |
| Spain | 26 | 11 | — | — | €44.50 |
| Romania | 29 | 12 | — | — | 118.80 RON |
| United States | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Austria | 3 | 2 | — | — | — |
Who is on the shelf right now
Top brands by number of L-Glutamic Acid products, and the forms they use.
Most-used forms
| Form | Products |
|---|---|
| Glutamic Acid | 50 |
| Glutamic Acid | 35 |
| L-glutamic acid | 33 |
| L-glutamic acid produced by Corynebacterium glutamicum NITE BP-01681 | 26 |
| L-glutamic acid produced by Corynebacterium glutamicum NITE BP-01681 (L-form) | 3 |
| L-glutamic acid produced by Corynebacterium glutamicum NITE BP-01681 Clorură | 2 |
Regulatory & positioning
| Botanical source | L-Glutamic Acid |
|---|---|
| Novel food status | — |
| EFSA authorized health claims | None authorized |
| Marketed categories (observed) | muscle mass |
No EFSA-authorized health claim exists for L-Glutamic Acid, yet brands market it for muscle mass — the gap between claim and positioning is itself a competitive signal.
Where L-Glutamic Acid shows up
Across the ad channels and marketplaces RavenBI tracks.
See the ads, listings and shops behind these numbers →
What is L-Glutamic Acid?
L-Glutamic Acid is a non-essential amino acid commonly found in protein-containing foods and supplements. It serves as a building block for proteins and is frequently included in formulations aimed at muscle mass and recovery. This amino acid is often used in sports nutrition products, protein blends, and workout supplements. Its role as an amino acid makes it a key ingredient in products targeting athletes and active individuals. L-Glutamic Acid is typically combined with other amino acids or nutrients to support overall amino acid profiles in supplement formulations.
This overview was generated with AI from public information and RavenBI's classification. Informational only, not medical advice.
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