Much of the mythology around the harm of monosodium glutamate, has been debunked—known as MSG, shows up in many foods from tomatoes to breast milk, and there's no evidence to link it to illness. (AP ...

If you've heard of the term "MSG," you might have also heard of its common -- but inaccurate -- connotations. For years, monosodium glutamate, a food additive known as MSG, has been branded as an ...

“The great MSG myth exposed: it’s not bad for you” screams a headline in the UK daily ‘The Sunday Times’. Now, that is news, because one has repeatedly heard elders make this claim about Chinese or ...

In 2019, Lucky Lee's, a fast-casual Chinese American restaurant in New York City, closed its doors after less than a year in business. According to a since-deleted Instagram post, the owner vowed to ...

Monosodium glutamate: Love it or hate it? Some people are convinced it’s toxic, though there isn’t much science behind that claim. Others compare it with table salt. Regardless of which camp you fall ...

This series of Special Features takes an in-depth look at the science behind some of the most debated nutrition-related topics, weighing in on the facts and debunking the myths. Glutamate was ...

MSG has been branded as a dangerous food ingredient for decades, especially associated with Chinese cuisine. The problematic controversy isn't rooted in science, but instead, racism. Chefs of today ...