MSG was first prepared in 1908 by the Japanese biochemist Kikunae Ikeda. Ajinomoto means ‘the essence of flavour’ — and it ...

But where did the stigma surrounding MSG come from? It all began in 1968, when the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) published a letter detailing symptoms of what was called “Chinese ...

A CHINESE takeaway under new management has reopened on a high street – and it has one big twist. Most takeaways that serve Asian food cook orders with monosodium glutamate, better known as MSG. This ...

An award-winning Chinese takeaway in Scotland shared how to make their popular chow mein at home for your next fakeaway ...

A Chinese takeaway in North Lanarkshire has shared a chow mein recipe for you to make at home this weekend. The famous noodle ...

I f you're craving a warm, comforting soup to complement your Asian-inspired meal, my Chinese Seafood Egg Drop Soup is the ...

It is, admittedly, a dream job. I get to travel and eat delicious food, all in the name of work. I’ve been a food and travel writer for a decade, and a very enthusiastic eater for half a century. That ...

Still craving Mee Sum's pork fried rice? In 2007, Regina Mark shared her recipe with us. We're sharing it again with you.

Got a craving for Chinese food that you just can't shake ... Add the salt, accent/MSG, black pepper and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Mix thoroughly. Add about 3 tablespoons of caramel coloring ...

As Metro’s specialist food writer, I’ve visited some of London’s most spectacular eateries – from brand new spots to ...