Monosodium glutamate, or MSG — a food additive that is often found in Asian cuisine — has had something of a negative reputation over the last 60 years. Some food experts insist that's unfair.

Monosodium glutamate, or MSG, is a commonly used and hotly debated food additive. In the second half of the 20th century, due to anecdotal reports and studies with limited or questionable ...

MSG (Monosodium glutamate) is basically a concentrated form of glutamate. It has about one-third of the sodium found in table salt. It occurs naturally in many foods, from cheese and tomatoes to corn.

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

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a common flavor additive that has a reputation for being harmful to your health. While some people may be more sensitive to MSG than others, experts generally ...

And while MSG’s—or monosodium glutamate—viral moment may have put it back on everyone’s radar, the flavoring agent continues to be thrown under the bus for a variety of health issues.

While extensive research has shown monosodium glutamate or MSG is safe, people still debate whether it causes side effects in a small subset of eaters. Accessibility statement Skip to main content.

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a salt form of glutamic acid, an amino acid naturally found in the body and many foods. It is used as an ingredient to make foods taste umami or savory, one of the ...

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 ...