Will the Queen of Clean Eating at Goop accept Jenny Yang’s invite to a healthy, MSG-seasoned feast? Can she be convinced to RSVP “yes” to dinner? A new campaign, called…
Scientific research continues to document the many benefits of umami, most recently with regard to umami's role in nutrition among the elderly, appetite control and potentially weight management. One recent…
Why You Shouldn’t Fear MSG, an Unfairly Maligned and Worthwhile Seasoning
"Monosodium glutamate, more commonly known as MSG, has been around for more than a century. A potent purveyor of umami, the fifth taste that people have dedicated entire restaurants to,…
What is Umami? Why the ‘Fifth Taste’ is So Difficult to Describe
"There's a lot to learn about the science and history of umami, but you also can learn a lot about it in a functional sense by trying different sources of…
Can Umami Be a Useful Tool for Reducing Sodium in Meals?
Recent research published in the International Journal of Food Science & Technology addresses the question, "Can umami taste be an adequate tool for reducing sodium in food preparations?" The Brazilian…
"Pass the MSG: Monosodium glutamate is just sodium and the amino acid glutamate, which is found in nature. Yet even after scientists have debunked MSG's supposed health effects, the stigma…
New Ajinomoto “Know MSG” Campaign Challenges Assumptions about MSG
ITASCA, Ill., December 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ajinomoto Co., Inc., a leading producer of MSG committed to championing science and setting the record straight on the ingredient, today announced a…
Published in INSIDER / Health, October 16, 2020 Author: Elena Bruess "Dietitians say there is no scientific evidence that MSG is bad for you and is actually found in everything…
MSG Promotes Significant Sodium Reduction and Enjoyment of Better-for-you Foods
A new study published in the Journal of Food Science suggests monosodium glutamate (MSG) can be used to significantly reduce sodium while also promoting the enjoyment of better-for-you foods like grains and…
Help Asian Restaurants during the Covid-19 Crisis by Supporting #TakeOutHate
Covid-19 News Flash that you may not be aware of:Asian American restaurants have been hit particularly hard by the pandemic due to the unfounded fears surrounding the origins of the…
“Chinese Restaurant Syndrome”: An Outdated and Xenophobic Term
Earlier this year there was an effort on social media to get Merriam-Webster (the dictionary company) to change the definition of “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome” (CRS). This term was first added…
Embrace Umami and Learn to Add its Savory Goodness to Your Foods
Published in The Washington Post, February 17, 2020 Author: Becky Krystal “Umami is valuable to cooks for many reasons: it draws out the flavors of other ingredients in a dish,…
