“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…
by Althea Zanecosky, MS, RD, LDN During the Covid-19 pandemic, Google searches for phrases like “can’t taste food” spiked around the world. Most people do experience a temporary change in the flavor (and often the smell) of food with a…
This post was sponsored by the Ajinomoto Group and appeared in SmartBrief on November 30, 2020. There is a lot of misinformation out there when it comes to food and nutrition, and many people can easily be swayed by opinions…
by Sylvia Klinger, DBA, MS, RD, LDN, CPT Mucho se ha dicho en relación a la necesidad de aprender a sazonar los alimentos de una manera que ayude gente a comer alimentos saludables y apetitosos. Se dice que sazonar los…
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