It’s a poorly kept secret that many chefs at the highest ends of the restaurant industry keep a secret ingredient in their cabinet: MSG. The umami-loaded sodium salt, once blamed for making you puffy ...

Few people were as well-versed in global cuisine as Anthony Bourdain, a beloved celebrity chef known for his travels across the world in TV shows like "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown" and the ...

For decades, monosodium glutamate has sparked heated debates among diners, chefs, and health enthusiasts. This common flavor enhancer, widely known as MSG, carries a reputation that has made many ...

Question: Why do food processors and restaurants insist on putting MSG in their products or foods? Where does it come from? P. Peterson, New Port Richey Answer: Monosodium glutamate, or MSG, is a salt ...

MSG is a naturally occurring compound found in many foods; it’s also one of the world’s most popular flavor-enhancing food additives. There’s a strong stigma that MSG is bad for you—but scientific ...

Japanese barbecue, known as yakiniku, is more than just a meal. It's a lively, communal experience where diners grill bite-sized cuts of meat and vegetables over charcoal or a grill. Think yakitori ...