How much MSG is in your diet? It might be more than you think — a lot more. An increasing number of food manufacturers add MSG to their products and even fast-food chains are getting in on it. Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is the fermented product of a naturally occurring compound found in some foods. It has an “umami” flavor that can add an extra boost to savory dishes, especially meats. MSG is turning...
Although neither government health agencies nor food manufacturers will tell you, monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a very unhealthy food additive. In spite of such, it is obsessively used in most processed, frozen and fast foods. In fact, you will be hard-pressed to not find it in most foods consumed by people both in developed and developing countries. Why Is MSG Used So Extensively? - Simply put, MSG...