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. "To ...

After years of defensively touting “No MSG” on their menus, many Asians working in the food industry are not only fighting back against stereotyping of this heritage ingredient — they’re proudly ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Think MSG is bad for you? You're wrong. According to The Food Infodemic Report by the Ajinomoto Group, 20% of people in the United ...

The idea that MSG is uniquely harmful rests on a single letter and a lot of iffy science.

Much of the mythology around the harm of monosodium glutamate, has been debunked—known as MSG, shows up in many foods from tomatoes to breast milk, and there's no evidence to link it to illness. (AP ...

Calvin Eng, the owner of New York-based Cantonese-American restaurant Bonnie’s, isn’t shy about his love for monosodium glutamate. Case in point – he has the letters “MSG” tattooed on his arm, and his ...

You might be surprised as to just how many foods MSG is used in. From chips to noodles and sauces, if you want to avoid MSG it is important to check the ingredient's label on your food.

If we were giving out awards for the most vilified foods ever made, monosodium glutamate (MSG) would certainly be at the top of the list. This crystalline powder is a food additive that increases ...

COLUMBIA — Monosodium glutamate, known as MSG, is a savory ingredient — with a history of unsavory treatment. Discovered and popularized across East Asia, but now an internationally recognized flavor ...

Sarah Hays Coomer is a Mayo Clinic and National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, certified personal trainer and author based in Nashville, Tennessee. She has spent nearly 20 years helping ...

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. By reclaiming the glory of MSG, we have the power to stop the racist stereotypes associated with the ...

A beautiful Art Deco-style poster depicts a young, happy Asian girl wearing a traditional Chinese dress. Like the Morton Salt Girl, she’s holding an umbrella against the rain in one hand and clutching ...