The idea that MSG is uniquely harmful rests on a single letter and a lot of iffy science.

Once considered a villain in the ingredient world, perspectives are shifting on MSG.

For some, MSG might mean Madison Square Garden’s. You might picture dazzling lights, sprawling rows of seats, and larger than life screens. For us, MSG means something so much more incredible: ...

When consumed in small amounts, MSG is not likely to harm your health. The FDA recognizes MSG as safe and requires it to be listed on food labels. MSG sensitivity is possible if 3 or more grams are ...

MSG is my go-to ingredient that adds depth of flavor to my dishes. It should be added in addition to the salt already listed in a recipe, not as a replacement for it. For every teaspoon of Diamond ...

Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is a common food additive that enhances the savory taste in foods. MSG is a compound formed by sodium and glutamate (or glutamic acid), a naturally occurring non-essential ...

Merve Ceylan is a dietitian and health writer with four years of experience writing for companies in the nutrition and health industry. Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a food additive that makes foods ...

MSG has an image problem. An estimated 42% of us are trying to limit or avoid MSG entirely, according to the International Food Information Council. At the same time, food companies and restaurants ...

When a letter appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine in 1968 claiming that consumption of MSG could be to blame for the spread of what the author dubbed “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome”, it ...