“Monosodium glutamate (MSG) has been a topic of controversy and concern among consumers due to misconceptions surrounding its safety. It has lower sodium content and an umami taste, so it has been proposed as a salt alternative.” — HealthNews by…
A satirical social media campaign to #cancelpizza has been launched by The Ajinomoto Group, the leading U.S. supplier of monosodium glutamate (MSG). This campaign is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to tackle misinformation and dispel the stigma attached to…
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), Americans eat more than 3,400 milligrams of sodium each day. That’s much more than health experts recommend. AHA notes: “Because the average American eats so much excess sodium, even cutting back by 1,000…
Many home cooks want their families to eat more plant-based foods but find them dull-tasting. Have you considered how MSG can improve the taste of vegetable dishes that are “weak” or lacking in umami? If you want to wake up…
World-class chefs and home cooks alike use umami-rich ingredients, often including MSG (aka “umami seasoning”), in their cooking. But many people still wonder, “what does adding umami do to food dishes?” and “how do you describe the umami taste?”. If you have…
Are you new to cooking with MSG and would like to give it a try in your everyday foods and some simple recipes? If so, this video is for you! Introducing a new “Cooking with MSG” video series: 5 videos…
“MSG is the most misunderstood ingredient of the century. That’s finally changing.” — CNN.com report by Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN.com, May 10, 2023 Excerpts from the report: “Calvin Eng, the owner of New York-based Cantonese-American restaurant Bonnie’s, isn’t shy about…
Are you interested in learning how to improve your traditional recipes by using MSG, and want to know more about how and when to add MSG to your cooking? If so, this new video series is for you! Introducing a…
“As registered dietitians explain, MSG is widely misunderstood and wrongly vilified. Here they explain what is MSG, what it’s used for, what people get wrong about it, and give the verdict on if it’s actually healthy or not.” — article…
Whether due to sickness or bad weather, being stuck at home can definitely feel limiting and can become dreary. To avoid menu boredom and provide comfort, being stuck at home is a good time to experiment with some ways to…
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