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Pellaz · 08-23-2003, 12:28 PM

msg is mono sodium glutamate. It's been used for almost 100 years now, and was developed after it was noticed that a seaweed broth eaten with certain foods made them taste better. In america, it's usualy made from fermented corn, other places, beets molasses, tapioca and more. The us brand name is Accent. It's in a whole lot of stuff, and the fda ruled a while ago that there is no difference between the glutamate found in it and that found in all other foods. It's usualy used as a flavor enhancer for meats, is a known migraine trigger for some, and the inspiration for the japaneese word umami, which describes a meaty or savory taste.

I use it primarily as a partial substitute for salt when brineing chicken and seafood.

08-23-2003, 12:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
Pellaz Addict Location: Texas	msg is mono sodium glutamate. It's been used for almost 100 years now, and was developed after it was noticed that a seaweed broth eaten with certain foods made them taste better. In america, it's usualy made from fermented corn, other places, beets molasses, tapioca and more. The us brand name is Accent. It's in a whole lot of stuff, and the fda ruled a while ago that there is no difference between the glutamate found in it and that found in all other foods. It's usualy used as a flavor enhancer for meats, is a known migraine trigger for some, and the inspiration for the japaneese word umami, which describes a meaty or savory taste. I use it primarily as a partial substitute for salt when brineing chicken and seafood. __________________ " ' Big Mouth. Remember it took three of you to kill me. A god, a boy, and, last and least, a hero.' "