Monosodium glutamate, better known as "MSG," is a staple ingredient in Asian cuisine, but it has faced controversy in the United States. Experts shared the latest perspectives.

Ever since monosodium glutamate was identified as the source of unpleasant health effects dubbed "Chinese Restaurant Syndrome," MSG has been unwelcome; yet, advocates promote its use in kitchens ...

Monosodium L-glutamate in soup reduces subsequent energy intake from high-fat savoury food in overweight and obese women. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26455957/ Moneim WMA, et al. (2018).

Monosodium glutamate, or MSG, is a commonly used and hotly debated food additive. In the second half of the 20th century, due to anecdotal reports and studies with limited or questionable ...

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 ...

For years, advertising and media connected the ingredient to “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome.” Here’s what led to the misconception—and how MSG is being reclaimed today. Monosodium glutamate ...

The global monosodium glutamate (MSG) market is projected to experience substantial growth in the coming years. In 2025, the market is anticipated to be valued at USD 5.98 billion, with a compound ...

Kombu is a type of giant kelp. It's naturally high in glutamic acid which, when cooked, becomes glutamate. (Getty Images: K3)Soon after, Dr Ikeda developed a seasoning by binding glutamate with ...

Experts talk about how MSG, a controversial food substance linked to obesity and migraines, could actually solve the world's ...