Glycine is also known as aminoacetic acid. It is the basic unit of protein composition and can supplement amino acid nutrition in food. Glycine can be used as a feed additive to promote animal growth, and is used in the chemical industry to prepare surfactants. It can also be used as a nutritional supplement, flavoring agent, and preservative in beverages, meat products, baked goods, etc. It can enhance flavor, extend shelf life, and is a key raw material for synthesizing pesticides such as glyphosate.
