MSG has been branded as a dangerous food ingredient for decades, especially associated with Chinese cuisine. The problematic controversy isn't rooted in science, but instead, racism.

MSG has been branded as a dangerous food ingredient for decades, especially associated with Chinese cuisine. The problematic controversy isn't rooted in science, but instead, racism. Chefs of ...

How Is MSG Made? In its early days of manufacturing, circa 1908, a Japanese professor, Kikunae Ikeda, created the first form ...

In 2019, Lucky Lee's, a fast-casual Chinese American restaurant in New York City, closed its doors after less than a year in business. According to a since-deleted Instagram post, the owner vowed ...

Are health concerns and misinformation surrounding MSG based in science? 04:55 Many Americans grew up hearing it is unhealthy or even dangerous to consume monosodium glutamate — more popularly ...

Both experts agree that a sprinkling of MSG can take the flavor of meats, soups, stews, and even desserts to the next level–and it’s just an added bonus that the seasoning is quite affordable.

Kombu is a type of giant kelp. It's naturally high in glutamic acid which, when cooked, becomes glutamate. (Getty Images: K3)Soon after, Dr Ikeda developed a seasoning by binding glutamate with ...

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.

MSG or Monosodium glutamate is a flavour-enhancing seasoning that is widely used in Chinese cuisine and also added to other restaurant foods, canned vegetables and soups. Just like sugar adds ...