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Monosodium glutamate (MSG). By Julian Makary. History. MSG was discovered in 1908 at Tokyo Imperial University. This led to the discovery of the umani flavour, and the source of that flavour was MSG. It is naturally occurring in seaweed.
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Monosodium glutamate (MSG) By Julian Makary
History • MSG was discovered in 1908 at Tokyo Imperial University. • This led to the discovery of the umani flavour, and the source of that flavour was MSG. • It is naturally occurring in seaweed. • It is synthesized, and the process used now is fermentation using ammonia and sugar beets to produce amino acids, then add salt to produce MSG.
What MSG Is Used For. • MSG is used as a flavour enhancer, because of its abilities to enhance the flavour in foods.
Benefits • Increasing the flavour in foods. • Allowing the use of less salt in foods.
Risks • Many common side effects such as, burning in arms face or chest, headaches, chest pains, heart palpitations, weight gain, difficulty breathing (especially in asthmatics) • Serious side effects such as brain damage, temporal paralysis around mouth, reproductive issues, sleep disturbances.
Alternatives • Some alternatives that can be used are….. • Meats • Seaweeds • Aged Cheeses • Mushrooms • Tomatoes • Soybeans • Many more….. • These are ways to produce free glutamate which doesn’t have the same risks as MSG.
Bibliography • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monosodium_glutamate • http://www.foodinsight.org/Resources/Detail.aspx?topic=Everything_You_Need_To_Know_About_Glutamate_And_Monosodium_Glutamate • http://foodreference.about.com/od/Food-Additives/a/Monosodium-Glutamate-What-Is-Msg.htm
Bibliography (2) • http://inrfood.com/ingredients/44 • http://www.ehow.com/about_5432119_health-risks-monosodium-glutamate.html • http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/10-alternatives-to-msg.html#b • http://www.alternative-health-group.org/msg.php