Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MSG is a naturally occurring compound that enhances umami flavor and is widely used in global cuisines. It can be used in various ...

In 1968, the New England Journal of Medicine published a letter to the editor with the headline, “Chinese-Restaurant Syndrome.” The letter detailed the numbness and weakness the letter-writer would ...

MSG is my go-to ingredient that adds depth of flavor to my dishes. It should be added in addition to the salt already listed in a recipe, not as a replacement for it. For every teaspoon of Diamond ...

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer that’s long been debated in the health and food communities. While the FDA has deemed it safe for consumption, some people still report sensitivities ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

Luckily, MSG is the secret ingredient that can upgrade the flavor of bland tomatoes, and you can use it in whatever fresh tomato dishes you're working with. Tomatoes contain a ton of ...

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 ...