Years, even decades, of research back up this finding, so if you want to flavor up your food with a sprinkle or two of MSG powder, you can do so without guilt. Nutritional Information About MSG.

MSG is a white, odorless, crystalline powder commonly used as a food additive. In the food industry, it’s known as E621. It dissolves easily in water, separating into sodium and free glutamate.

And while MSG’s—or monosodium glutamate—viral moment may have put it back on everyone’s radar, the flavoring agent continues to be thrown under the bus for a variety of health issues.

Though Eng grew up with chicken powder, which contains MSG, he didn’t start cooking with pure MSG until working in restaurants. Now, he uses it across the board: fries, desserts, even martinis.

Stir together MSG powder and water until well dissolved. Transfer mixture to a dasher bottle. MSG solution can be stored at room temperature for up to 1 month.

Ami first hears about MSG from a doctor on TV who warns about the flavor enhancer “poisoning America.” When she learns that her grandfather was the Japanese scientist who invented the ...

Pat both sides of chicken dry with paper towels. Drizzle underside of chicken with 1 tablespoon oil, and sprinkle with about 2 tablespoons spice mixture and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest.