Useful Links for More Info about MSG, Glutamate and Umami
Here are some excellent resources to obtain more factual information about monosodium glutamate, glutamate, and umami:
MSG (Monosodium Glutamate)
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): “Questions and Answers on MSG”
- National Institutes of Health: “The Safety Evaluation of Monosodium Glutamate”
- European Food Information Council: “Facts on MSG”
- International Food Information Council (IFIC): “Monosodium Glutamate (MSG): From A to Umami”
- IFIC: “Glutamate and Monosodium Glutamate: Examining the Myths”
- MSGfacts.com
- MSGdish YouTube Channel
- MSGdish.com Vlogs
- 8 Tips for Using MSG in Cooking and in Recipes
- Know MSG
- GoodRx Health: Is MSG Really Bad for You?
Glutamate
Umami
- Umami Information Center (UIC)
- Wikipedia on Umami
- International Food Information Council (IFIC): “From A to Umami”
- Yahoo Life: What Is Umami and What Does It Taste Like?
- MSGinfo.com: “Umami – The 5th Taste”
- Chefs Explain Umami, That Fifth Taste We Can’t Get Enough Of
- Umami Global Website
- Umami Global Español