MSG is an often misunderstood spice that should be utilized more frequently in cooking. Here's why MSG deserves a spot in your seasoning cabinet.

For years, monosodium glutamate (MSG) has had a bad rap. The flavour enhancer used in many Asian cultures was thought to trigger physical complaints including headaches, numbness and palpitations ...

MSG is a safe and helpful flavor enhancer, just like salt and pepper. Here are the ways I like to use MSG in my cooking and baking.

In culinary practice, MSG is a flavor booster included in dishes to add a sort of savoriness to a dish. Chef Tim Ma, founder and CEO of the American-Chinese restaurant Lucky Danger in Washington ...

The much-maligned seasoning could be the secret to eating less salt.

The US military even held the first-ever MSG symposium after World War II to discuss how the seasoning could be used to make tastier field rations and boost soldiers’ morale.

For years, advertising and media connected the ingredient to “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome.” Here’s what led to the misconception—and how MSG is being reclaimed today.