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

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 ...

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.

Over the decades, monosodium glutamate — better known as MSG — has found its way into many foods as a flavour enhancer. But also during this time, the ubiquitous seasoning has endured a less ...

MSG took the biggest hit, with the effects of that letter rippling on throughout the decades, all over the world. Restaurants publicly swore off MSG. Food and beverage publicists begged not to be ...

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 ...