The debate over monosodium glutamate (MSG) rages on. Once blamed for ailments like headaches and asthma, recent studies ...

MSG is a safe and helpful flavor enhancer, just like salt and pepper. Here are the ways I like to use MSG in my cooking and baking.

We put classic salt and umami-packed MSG head to head on juicy steaks. Find out which one brings out the best flavour and ...

To enhance the flavor of anything you're cooking, try incorporating one of these super-powered ingredients. From miso to MSG, ...

Anti-MSG sentiment, widely considered to have xenophobic origins, dates back to the late 1960s, when reports of diners reacting badly after consuming food containing the much-misunderstood ...

According to a 2024 report by The Ajinomoto Group, the world’s oldest and largest MSG brand, 20% of Americans avoid Chinese food because they are worried about the negative effects of MSG.

These organizations include the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). That said, MSG symptom complex (MSC)—that condition with symptoms like headaches ...

Salt isn't the only seasoning that can scratch the itch of making food tasty rich and well-rounded. Here's how I use MSG and soy sauce to fill the gap.

What food science actually reveals. Despite its controversial reputation, major food safety authorities have extensively studied MSG and classified it as safe for general consumption.

Is MSG truly to blame for post-meal sickness? An Alberta food scientist explains the science behind MSG and its safe use, ...

MSG gives food an umami taste, which is a savory, meaty flavor, Brissette says. “It’s naturally found in some foods,” she says. These are the places you’re most likely to find added MSG ...