MSG was first prepared in 1908 by the Japanese biochemist Kikunae Ikeda. Ajinomoto means ‘the essence of flavour’ — and it ...

People are allergic to it,’” said Lieu who is both Chinese and Vietnamese. She added that the backlash from her MSG use makes ...

But where did the stigma surrounding MSG come from? It all began in 1968, when the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) published a letter detailing symptoms of what was called “Chinese ...

many people claim that it causes allergies - bringing them out in a rash if they eat too much Chinese food! However, most scientists today agree that the idea that MSG causes headaches of ...

MSG stands for monosodium glutamate, a flavour enhancer commonly added to foods like soups, processed meats, snacks, and restaurant dishes. It’s the sodium salt of glutamic acid, an amino acid that ...

Photo: Lea Suzuki/The Chronicle Ami already has enough to worry about with her family and food. In sixth grade ... the existence of a so-called “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome.” It’s been thoroughly ...

Got a craving for Chinese food that you just can't shake ... Add the salt, accent/MSG, black pepper and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Mix thoroughly. Add about 3 tablespoons of caramel coloring ...