The Consolidated "MSG" thread
Feb 2, 2019 | 8:28 am
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MSG has one-third the sodium of salt and is a flavor enhancer. Despite the fears about MSG years ago there seems to be no credible scientific evidence that it is harmful and is quite common in processed food. MSG is not banned by the FDA, Health Canada, Food Standards Australia/New Zealand or the EU and the culinary world seems to be revising its attitudes toward it.
Instead of cooking blander, low-sodium food is anyone using MSG to improve food taste while staying under 1,500 mgs. of sodium per day?
Instead of cooking blander, low-sodium food is anyone using MSG to improve food taste while staying under 1,500 mgs. of sodium per day?
As for msg, the rare time I have Chinese take-out, I get feverish a few hours after. However, in China, where msg is much more commonly used, the issue is something else entirely. So, the moral of the story is...as of yet unknown.
Jul 24, 2019 | 8:19 am
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I had Chinese last night and this morning I feel completely hung over with a headache. I will not go to this place again. Is it that hard to find Chinese places that don't use this ingredient?
Jul 24, 2019 | 8:33 am
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Jul 24, 2019 | 8:37 am
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Jul 24, 2019 | 9:08 am
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MSG is okay for most people. You'll just need to find a restaurant that can accommodate your special dietary need. I'm sure I've seen Chinese places advertising no MSG.
Jul 24, 2019 | 12:46 pm
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Time to find another Chinese restaurant! I’m having Taiwanese hot pot now and I’m sooooo excited. New restaurant for me. I last had mega anticipation for a solo meal when I had an Impossible Burger on release day at Chris’ restaurant and now that Impossible Burger company is a unicorn!!
Jul 24, 2019 | 12:51 pm
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It happens. It might be the particular dish or a particular cook who has a heavy hand with the MSG.
No different than nitrites (?) in red wine. Some folks can't drink the reds without getting headaches, most are OK.
No different than nitrites (?) in red wine. Some folks can't drink the reds without getting headaches, most are OK.
Jul 24, 2019 | 1:21 pm
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How much did you have to drink after dinner?
Jul 24, 2019 | 1:41 pm
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Jul 24, 2019 | 3:13 pm
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What specific dishes did you order?
If they're available at Panda Express, I would just go there next time. It's a national chain with better sanitary practices and more transparency in the nutrition facts than hole-in-the-wall shops.
If they're available at Panda Express, I would just go there next time. It's a national chain with better sanitary practices and more transparency in the nutrition facts than hole-in-the-wall shops.
Jul 24, 2019 | 3:33 pm
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I ordered broccoli and beef the last time. Both dishes were delish but both times i felt like ... the next morning.
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Jul 24, 2019 | 4:37 pm
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