MSG: A Brief History
June 7, 2022
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer that gives foods a specific savory taste that is also known as “umami.” Although MSG is found naturally in some foods, such as…
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Newsbite: Why Are Americans Still Avoiding MSG?
March 28, 2018
For nearly 50 years, the “infamous” monosodium glutamate, best known as MSG, has received quite the bad rap. MSG, a variant of glutamate, is created when sodium and glutamate combine.…
Let’s Bust 3 Common Myths About MSG
August 24, 2017
These days, there are too many food myths to count. Even with so much noise out there, some common myths continue to capture our attention. Some of these common misperceptions…
The Rising Agent: Nutritional Yeast
April 12, 2017
Most people think about light, airy baked goods when it comes to the word “yeast”. However, yeast comes in many different forms with various purposes; one being nutritional yeast. Known…
The Umami Factor: 4 Surprising Facts about MSG
July 29, 2015
I was having lunch with a friend last week and she told me she was avoiding MSG. When I asked her why, she mentioned that she had read about it…
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG): From A to Umami
July 21, 2015
Has there ever been a taste that you enjoyed, but couldn’t quite explain? Perhaps you are noticing what has been coined as the fifth taste, “umami”; a taste attributed to foods containing…
Everything You Need To Know About Glutamate And Monosodium Glutamate
October 17, 2009
Eating is one of life’s pleasures. Taste and flavor are important to enjoying food. Think about a bowl of hot pasta with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese, a freshly grilled…