After years of defensively touting “No MSG” on their menus, many Asians working in the food industry are not only fighting back against stereotyping of this heritage ingredient — they’re proudly ...

MSG is a naturally occurring compound that enhances umami flavor and is widely used in global cuisines. It can be used in various recipes to deepen taste, making it a versatile ingredient for home ...

In 1968, the New England Journal of Medicine published a letter to the editor with the headline, “Chinese-Restaurant Syndrome.” The letter detailed the numbness and weakness the letter-writer would ...

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer that’s long been debated in the health and food communities. While the FDA has deemed it safe for consumption, some people still report sensitivities ...

Chinese restaurants are my family’s thing. It’s a very common immigrant story; it was the starter kit for Ronald Reagan’s American dream. Though it’s long gone, I can remember my family’s second ...

A beautiful Art Deco-style poster depicts a young, happy Asian girl wearing a traditional Chinese dress. Like the Morton Salt Girl, she’s holding an umbrella against the rain in one hand and clutching ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's time to put the biggest misconception about MSG to rest -- it's not a manufactured chemical additive but is derived from an amino acid.