MSG has a reputation for giving people headaches and nausea, but it’s been deemed “generally recognized as safe” to eat by the FDA. “It actually has less sodium in it than table salt ...

An curved arrow pointing right. For decades, there's been a widespread misunderstanding of monosodium glutamate — aka, MSG. We debunk the long-running myth that MSG is bad for you. Sources ...

Despite its controversial reputation, major food safety authorities have extensively studied MSG and classified it as safe for general consumption. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration designates ...

However, the harmfulness of MSG has been debunked over the years, with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stating that it's mostly safe to eat. The "mostly" here refers to early studies in ...

MSG has a reputation for giving people headaches and nausea, but it’s been deemed “generally recognized as safe” to eat by the FDA. “It actually has less sodium in it than table salt ...

MSG is “an excellent flavor enhancer that when used in moderation similar to salt or sugar or various fats, can elevate a dish and is a safe way to bring that fifth sense, taste — that umami ...

(Coming from a long-time salt worshiper, this is saying a lot.) For a surefire way to kickstart your tastebuds, crack open the MSG. I do it on a regular basis. Though the misinformation about MSG ...

This week, I chose Salt, Sugar, MSG to feature for my cookbook of the week. Not only does it tick those boxes above for this Asian-American kid, but this book is also a reliable resource for those ...