You might be happy to enjoy your Popeyes chicken dinner as-is, but a seasoned pro might ask for a little something extra.

Martha Stewart certainly has plenty of kitchen tips. But if you want to deepen the flavor of your food quickly and easily, this one is a must-try. Here's why.

Monosodium glutamate has a poor reputation in the US, which is both unfortunate and based on misinformation. A spate of new cookbooks highlighting its powers is here to awaken our senses.

Questions and Answers on Monosodium Glutamate (MSG). U.S. Food and Drug Administration. January 4, 2018. How Can You Know if ...

While much attention focuses on added MSG, many common foods contain substantial natural levels of free glutamate that produces identical effects in the body. These natural sources include: ...

Both experts agree that a sprinkling of MSG can take the flavor of meats, soups, stews, and even desserts to the next level–and it’s just an added bonus that the seasoning is quite affordable.

When consumed in high amounts, both salt and MSG can adversely affect your health, especially your blood pressure. But salt can have worse effects. This is because MSG has much less sodium than you ...

IS MSG BETTER THAN SALT? “It may be surprising but MSG contains 12 per cent sodium compared to 40 per cent sodium in salt,” said Reutens. Here’s another perspective: A teaspoon of MSG has 615mg of ...