Pure umami: should we learn to love MSG?

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Today, Josh and Nicole talk about the magical flavor dust, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) and its various uses in the Mythical Kitchen and their personal recipes! Is it actually bad for you? Check out the full episode now! The Strange Case of Dr. Ho Man Kwok - https://news.colgate.ed ...  Show more

Pizza, chips, gummy worms and wings — these are a few of Tai’s favourite things! He just can’t get enough of their sugary, fatty, salty goodness, even though he knows they’re not exactly good *for* you. But why does he find those foods so irresistible in the first place? In this ...  Show more

Why does MSG have a bad reputation? What is Monosodium Glutamate? How does it make everything taste delicious? What is umami taste? Is MSG really unhealthy for you, or is that a myth?   ... We explain like i'm five!   Thank you to the r/explainlikeimfive community as always and i ...  Show more