"Pass the MSG: Monosodium glutamate is just sodium and the amino acid glutamate, which is…
MSGdishTeamApril 12, 2021
Salty and savory are two distinctly different flavors, yet they so often occur together that…
Theresa Hedrick, MS, RDApril 5, 2021
It appears some confusion exists about the relationship between umami and monosodium glutamate (MSG). Are…
Kaye Taylor, MSMarch 30, 2021
Not only does MSG give dishes a savory, umami taste, but it is considered to…
Theresa Hedrick, MS, RDMarch 27, 2021
When it comes to food, it’s natural to ask questions about what is unfamiliar. And…
Althea Zanecosky, MS, RD, LDNMarch 19, 2021
There is no doubt in my mind that MSG (monosodium glutamate) enhances the flavor of…
Kaye Taylor, MSMarch 4, 2021
I first learned about “umami” at a national meeting of the American Dietetic Association (now…
Althea Zanecosky, MS, RD, LDNFebruary 26, 2021
As a chef, it is my business to create memorable dining experiences and food that…
Chef Chris KoetkeFebruary 19, 2021
Twenty-five years ago, a television channel dedicated solely to food came into our homes. Yes,…
Kaye Taylor, MSFebruary 12, 2021
Do you find yourself craving foods that have a savory umami flavor? – such as…
Kaye Taylor, MSJanuary 27, 2021