monosodium glutamate (msg) is it really bad?

MSG: The Flavor Enhancer That Everyone Loves to Hate - But Should They?

MSG: The misunderstood ingredient that has been the target of unwarranted criticism and blame for far too long.
But fear not, for MSG is not the villain that it has been made out to be.

MSG, or monosodium glutamate, is a naturally occurring compound that is found in many foods, such as tomatoes, mushrooms, and cheese.

It was first isolated and identified as a flavor enhancer in 1908 by a Japanese scientist named Kikunae Ikeda, who discovered that it had a unique taste that he called "umami."

Umami is often described as a savory or meaty taste that can add depth and complexity to dishes.

MSG works by stimulating the taste buds and enhancing the natural flavors of food, making it more delicious and satisfying.

It can be used in a wide range of dishes, from soups and stews to stir-fries and marinades.

So, the next time someone tells you to avoid MSG, just smile and say, "Don't worry, I'm a risk-taker. Pass the umami!"

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[craveberry]

I think they’re saying that because msg will add flavor and you will tend to eat and eat more bcoz the food is delicious 😅

[JMT]

People will really sit on their high horse about not eating msg while they ingest like 100g of sugar and 3000mg of salt daily

[vanesacoman]

"MSG is king od flavor" Uncle Roger

[PYCHO]

I add it to soups, and it makes such a difference. Brb making soup

[lerasysak]

Well, you may have a major msg poisoning if you come from a country where it isn’t used much or at all. Like Europeans should be really careful with their food if they wanna travel to Asian countries where msg is often used.

[simplelifewithrobertpusate]

However, it does raise cortisol so you can’t sleep at night. In some people it acts like caffeine.

[athiest]

People can easily smoke a pack of cigarettes without thinking of their health, ,

[dewitubeX]

No it does causes heart palpitations. I sm one of them, i like the taste but when i add it to my food every day it causes heart palpitations.

[Zeemas]

Just because you can't handle MSG *doesn't mean* MSG can't be handled by everyone

[danenorris]

This sounds like a high school homework assignment

I'd give it a B+

[itslit]

Msg is for people whos cooking or food is so damn bad they need to enchance the flavor

[יובלרוט]

She is married right? Wanted to know if I could ship it for real or no.

[thelogician]

I'm 60% sure as of now it causes heart palpatation and tachycardia in me. It stimulates the nerves system like coffee. So is aspartame.

[michaelkurtz]

Proteins to manufacture MSG can be obtained from many plant sources. Commercially manufactured MSG is 20 to 30 percent soybeans. Soybeans are a major allergen and can cause mild to severe allergic reactions.

[FuzDoesStuff]

MSG is also found in stuff like Tomatoes, cheese, mushrooms, and some meats.

[computerbiscuit]

My horoscope said MSG and I are incompatible.

[motorcitysoul]

MSG occurs naturally in many foods, such as tomatoes and cheeses 😂

[Godsgurll_]

As an asian, my parents told me that too much msg can cause hair fallout😂

[Death]

Wasn't this proven to be a neurotoxin?

[greathoundii]

0:30
Well that's nicer than what I would say 😐