Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is a popular but controversial food additive and flavor enhancer.
Fast Facts:
- Also called: hydrolyzed soy protein, autolyzed yeast
- Frequently used in Chinese food
- Associated with Chinese Restaurant Syndrome
- Hidden ingredient in many convenience foods
MSG Merchandise
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Is it safe to use food products with Monosodium Glutamate?(1 Answer)
A:
Hi @mmng23! The FDA classifies monosodium gluatamate or MSG, as "generally recognized as safe (GRAS). This doesn't mean that there is not a lot of controversy surrounding ...
Australia: Can soy sauce that doesn't list MSG in ingredients contain added monosodium glutamate? (1 Answer)
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The soy sauce should have MSG listed if it is added as an ingredient. The Food Standards Code, Standard 1.2.4 for Australia and NewZealand states that ...
How is the neurotransmitter glutamate the same as the "glutamate" in monosodium glutamate? Or are they entirely different?(1 Answer)
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Mono-sodium glutamate, or MSG is a sodium salt of the non-essential amino-acid glutamin. The same amino acid is part of the neurotransmitter glutamate. Glutamate in the brain, when ...
