MSG stands for monosodium glutamate. It’s the sodium salt of glutamic acid, a common amino acid naturally found in many foods and our bodies, says Stephani Johnson, D.C.N., R.D.N., a professor ...

You’ve seen it at the end of hundreds of recipes: “Add salt to taste.” Whether it’s beef stew or a chocolate chip cookie, salt is a seasoning we often lean on as an inoffensive way to wake ...

For decades, monosodium glutamate has sparked heated debates among diners, chefs, and health enthusiasts. This common flavor enhancer, widely known as MSG, carries a reputation that has made many ...