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 ...

Making a recent dinner, my wife Elisabeth put together Sohla El-Waylly's “hot and tingly” smashed cucumber salad, a wisp of a recipe that combines favorite ingredients like cukes, chili crisp, salt, ...

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 ...

Monosodium glutamate — better known as MSG — might be shaking off its negative perception as CPG brands look to the ingredient to create savory flavor profiles and products with lower sodium. Mintel ...

Many Americans grew up hearing it is unhealthy or even dangerous to consume monosodium glutamate — more popularly known as MSG. While it is associated with being found in Asian dishes, it is also a ...

Mari Uyehara was previously a senior editor at Saveur, Time Out New York, and Martha Stewart Living Radio, and her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, and Bon Appétit. Her ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MSG is one of the most popular food additives in the world, but is it bad for you? (Getty images; illustrated by Nathalie Cruz) ...

Monosodium glutamate, or MSG — a food additive that is often found in Asian cuisine — has had something of a negative reputation over the last 60 years. Some food experts insist that's unfair. "To ...