“For years, advertising and media connected the ingredient to ‘Chinese Restaurant Syndrome.’ Here’s what led to the misconception – and how MSG is being reclaimed today.” –National Geographic, June 3, 2025 MSG spent years as a culinary scapegoat, taking the…
“The Ajinomoto Group is debunking the racist myths surrounding the umami-boosting ingredient.” Food & Wine, June 3, 2025 Excerpts from this article: “In 1968, the New England Journal of Medicine published a letter to the editor with the headline, ‘Chinese-Restaurant…
“Monosodium glutamate has a poor reputation in the US, which is both unfortunate and based on misinformation. A spate of new cookbooks highlighting its powers is here to awaken our senses.” – WIRED Contributor Joe Ray, May 11, 2025 Excerpts…
“By separating fact from fiction regarding MSG, consumers can make more informed decisions about their food choices, potentially enjoying a wider range of flavorful options without unnecessary restrictions based on outdated or misunderstood information.” -Serena Summer writing for Rolling Out…
What is MSG and how was it discovered? Over 100 years ago, a Japanese scientist and professor named Kikunae Ikeda was intrigued with the savory, fulsome flavors of the broth called dashi, a savory stock made from a fermented base…
“’MSG is just another seasoning … It got a bad rap back in the day, but that was derived from myth.’” -as reported in The Times, on January 11, 2025 Excerpts from this article: “Look on TikTok and you’ll be…
A coalition of chefs, food writers, and nutritionists has energized a united effort to put a decisive end to the harmful legacy of the so-called “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome” (CRS). The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), which published a Letter…
“Cheese-fueled nightmares! Eggs and cholesterol! Chemophobia! Chinese Restaurant Syndrome! In recent years, food misinformation is responsible for some wild (and in some cases dangerous) misperceptions in the U.S.” — Food Infodemic Report. So, The Ajinomoto Group recently examined the issue…
How baseless stories spawn enduring food fears — as reported by the Genetic Literacy Project, on June 3, 2024. Excerpts from this article: “The story of MSG is mostly unknown to the general public, but I guarantee that if you…
“MSG recipes are popular on social media. Is the ingredient safe? While extensive research has shown MSG is safe, people have debated for years whether it causes side effects in a small subset of eaters.” — The Washington Post, by…
“Multiple readers told VERIFY they’ve seen contradicting information about the flavor enhancer and want to know about the safety of eating foods with MSG. Is MSG safe to eat? Yes.” — as documented on VerifyThis.com on February 5, 2024 Excerpts…
“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…
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