DL-Methionine

DL-Methionine is a racemic mixture of the D- and L- forms of the essential sulfur-containing amino acid methionine. It is commercially produced synthetically. It appears as white crystalline flakes or powder with a characteristic sulfurous odor. As a food additive, its primary function is as a nutritional supplement to correct amino acid deficiencies and as a flavor enhancer in savory applications.