Resources

Useful Links for More Info about MSG and Umami

Here are some excellent resources to obtain more factual information about monosodium glutamate (MSG) 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?
• Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)

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?
• Sodium Reduction with MSG
• Chefs Explain Umami, That Fifth Taste We Can’t Get Enough Of
• Umami Global Website
• Umami Global Español