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 ...

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SAN FRANCISCO — Monosodium glutamate (MSG), which comes in an odorless white crystalline powder format, has had a bad rap for a number of years. Rumors that MSG was “unhealthy” began in the 1960s when ...

Just a sprinkle of MSG makes everything taste better. Yes, really. MSG is my go-to ingredient that adds depth of flavor to my dishes. For every teaspoon of Diamond Crystal kosher salt, I start with ...

MSG has long been misunderstood, burdened by decades of stigma and misinformation. Modern science and global food authorities agree it’s safe in moderation, and chefs swear by its umami magic. It’s ...

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 ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

If you've heard that MSG—a popular flavor enhancer—is bad for you, you may have been misinformed, according to a food scientist on TikTok. Featured Video In a video with over 1 million views, TikToker ...

There’s a powerful ingredient in many dishes that is racism; it’s known to chefs everywhere as monosodium glutamate. The racist part is when we apply its initials — MSG. To be clear, we’re not talking ...

“I always joke that salt, sugar, MSG is the Chinese trinity seasoning mix,” chef Calvin Eng told me recently. The trio is so integral to his style of Cantonese American cooking that he named his ...