MSG is an often misunderstood spice that should be utilized more frequently in cooking. Here's why MSG deserves a spot in your seasoning cabinet.

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.

She adds that given the seasoning contains two-thirds the amount of sodium compared to table salt, MSG can also be an effective way to reduce sodium intake while still enjoying flavorful food.

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MSG has an image problem. An estimated 42% of us are trying to limit or avoid MSG entirely, according to the International Food Information Council. At the same time, food companies and ...

According to The Food Infodemic Report by the Ajinomoto Group, 20% of people in the United States avoid eating Chinese food because they’re concerned about the side effects of MSG.“An entire ...

The seasoning was gradually added to more food products, including military rations. But in 1968, The New England Journal of Medicine published a letter that changed everything. "There was no clinical ...

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 ...