Sometimes, I wonder how some foods are sooo yummyyy and delicious? It could be due to a secret ingredient known as monosodium glutamate or, more commonly, MSG. MSG is a flavor enhancer, it makes food that already tastes good taste even better. But you’re probably wondering, what is MSG, exactly?
MSG is a type of salt made from two things: glutamic acid and sodium. MSG helps make all that food taste more savory and delicious, and it has been around for more than 100 years. MSG is in many different kinds of foods. Its most common applications are in meats, chicken and fish, fresh vegetables, and tasty treats such as chips and crackers.
Have you heard the term "umami"? This is a flavor of a particular tastiness that is said to be savory or like meat. Umami is one of our five basic tastes, along with sweet, salty, sour and bitter. Umami is found in foods that are dense in amino acids, which are key components used in constructing our bodies. Foods that are rich in umami include meats, cheese and mushrooms, for example.
But scientific studies show that MSG is safe to eat, and that it does not cause bad reactions in the vast majority of people. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a critical health body as well, has also stated that MSG is safe for everyone to eat. Therefore, eat your food without worry!
The MSG story starts nearly a century ago in Japan when a scientist named Kikunae Ikeda first discovered the compound. “It was this flavor that tasted unique and special, but was nothing like the four basic tastes of sweet, salty, sour or bitter—and it turned out that one of them was the seaweed broth.” This special flavor was known as umami, and he discovered it was due to the MSG in the broth.
MSG has had widespread use across many different cultures and nations since Kikunae Ikeda's discovery. It has become the star of so many scrumptious dishes that most people adore, such as Chinese stir fry, Japanese miso soup, and spicy Korean kimchi. Over the World MSG has made their way into kitchens!
In proper amounts, MSG can actually help balance out other flavors in food, enhancing them and making them taste more savory and delicious. It can also prevent the overuse of additional salt and sugar, leading to healthier foods for all. One more fun way to eat a delicious dish with less on that.
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