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…
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 MSG is, what it’s used for, what people get wrong about it, and give the verdict on if it’s actually healthy or not.” — article…
“Some people still claim to experience symptoms such as headaches or drowsiness after eating foods containing MSG but recent scientific research shows that, when consumed in moderation, MSG is harmless.” — an investigative report by Michael George and Analisa Novak,…
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 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 it’s truly safe…
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…
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