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[–] Yoz 107 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Ok I might get downvoted to oblivion but I use MSG. It enhances the flavors so much that I have stopped going to restaurants.

Edit- I did my research and found no credible source that says MSG is harmful.

Edit2- If you go to a restaurant or order KFC chances are they use MSG as well

[–] Chippyr 63 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Anti-MSG propaganda actually comes from Asian racism, and was born out of the idea that Chinese food with its MSG was causing headaches and other health effects that were entirely made up. MSG is perfectly fine for you, and it makes a ton of things even tastier. I use it all the time in home cooking.

[–] wokehobbit 34 points 2 years ago (1 children)

There is nothing wrong with MSG. It being bad for you is made up by racists.

[–] Gee2oo40 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] Yoz 1 points 2 years ago
[–] SpaceNoodle 1 points 2 years ago

I use MSG in some limited applications, but I always prefer generating glutamates via general cooking techniques. I think there's a layer of complexity that's lost when MSG is used in lieu of browning, for example.