An insightful article on the Tasting Table website recently explored some of the best ways to use MSG in cooking. The article noted, “Many of America’s greatest chefs love using MSG. So let’s explore the best things that you, like…
When it comes to flavor, there’s sour, sweet, salty, and bitter. You can probably name foods that fall into each of those categories. But what is umami? “It’s that sometimes forgotten-about fifth element of taste that can be hard to…
Will the Goddess of Clean Eating at Goop accept comedian Jenny Yang’s invite to a healthy, MSG-seasoned feast? Can she be convinced to RSVP “yes” to dinner? A new campaign, called #DinnerWithGoop, debunking myths about MSG (monosodium glutamate, aka “umami…
“While MSG (monosodium glutamate) has been blamed for a host of health issues, the most serious claims have been largely debunked by research.” “Still, although MSG is a commonly used ingredient, it remains controversial and people continue to wonder if…
Is MSG bad? “This flavor enhancer has a bad reputation that it does not deserve.” “Now, though, most of those myths [which began in the 1960s] have been dispelled, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says MSG is…
Monosodium glutamate is deeply misunderstood, experts reveal. Is MSG bad or good for you? “Monosodium glutamate has a terrible rap due to decades of anecdotal reports and xenophobia—but it’s probably nowhere near as detrimental to your health as you think….
“Monosodium glutamate, more commonly known as MSG, has been around for more than a century. “A potent purveyor of umami, the fifth taste that people have dedicated entire restaurants to, the seasoning is still often misunderstood, despite the articles and…
“There’s a lot to learn about the science and history of umami, but you also can learn a lot about it in a functional sense by trying different sources of umami in your meals.” “If all else fails, just keep…
Absolutely. The safety of MSG has been confirmed by its use for more than 100 years around the world, along with a substantial body of scientific evidence. While MSG is commonly known for its use in foods such as fast-food…
Known as “umami seasoning,” the popular flavor enhancer MSG has been associated with flavorful foods since it was discovered by Professor Kikunae Ikeda of Tokyo Imperial University in 1907. Though glutamate is found naturally in many foods, Dr. Ikeda discovered…
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