Chapter
The Truth About MSG
32:35 - 34:54 (02:19)
Professor Akita patented extracting MSG from wheat, debunking the belief that MSG can make you sick. Adding MSG can enhance the taste of a dish.
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There is no scientific evidence that MSG causes negative health effects.
32:35 - 33:28 (00:53)
Health
Summary
There is no scientific evidence that MSG causes negative health effects. Some believe that the perception of a negative reaction is a psychosomatic response.
ChapterThe Truth About MSG
EpisodeSelects: How Umami Works!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
MSG has a bad reputation in the US despite being a harmless seasoning that adds flavor to dishes.
33:28 - 34:30 (01:02)
MSG
Summary
MSG has a bad reputation in the US despite being a harmless seasoning that adds flavor to dishes. In fact, the creator of MSG intended it to be a way to make healthy foods taste better.
ChapterThe Truth About MSG
EpisodeSelects: How Umami Works!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The use of MSG as a flavor enhancer has gotten a bad reputation, resulting in many food items labeling it as something else, such as "natural flavors" or "autolized yeast extract."
34:30 - 34:54 (00:24)
MSG
Summary
The use of MSG as a flavor enhancer has gotten a bad reputation, resulting in many food items labeling it as something else, such as "natural flavors" or "autolized yeast extract."