MSG was first prepared in 1908 by the Japanese biochemist Kikunae Ikeda. Ajinomoto means ‘the essence of flavour’ — and it ...

Exotic Deadly’ at San Francisco Playhouse was inspired partly by playwright Keiko Green’s experience as the granddaughter of ...

For decades, not using the flavour enhancer MSG, or monosodium glutamate, in a dish or product was considered a positive, as the ingredient was widely deemed unhealthy. But where did the stigma ...

Cheese puffs sold in New York state have been recalled for a serious health risk, according to the U.S. Food and Drug ...

A CHINESE takeaway under new management has reopened on a high street – and it has one big twist. Most takeaways that serve Asian food cook orders with monosodium glutamate, better known as MSG. This ...

An assortment of colorful cocktails on a bar - Gecko Studio/Shutterstock Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is already a popular way to boost the flavor of all sorts of savory dishes, and there's no ...