Monosodium glutamate, or MSG — a food additive that is often found in Asian cuisine — has had something of a negative reputation over the last 60 years. Some food experts insist that's unfair. "To ...

“The great MSG myth exposed: it’s not bad for you” screams a headline in the UK daily ‘The Sunday Times’. Now, that is news, because one has repeatedly heard elders make this claim about Chinese or ...

Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is a common food additive that enhances the savory taste in foods. MSG is a compound formed by sodium and glutamate (or glutamic acid), a naturally occurring non-essential ...

Some years ago, healthy eating was a topic for cranks, and to most people, healthy food meant tasteless food. But now people are realizing the need to eat wisely and also that healthy dishes can taste ...

The Dangers of Packaged Foods In today's market, many packaged foods and convenient snacks are filled with preservatives, excessive sugars, unhealthy fats, and artificial additives. Consuming these ...

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. Monosodium glutamate, or MSG, is ...

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