Monosodium glutamate, or MSG — a food additive that is often found in Asian cuisine — has had something of a negative reputation over the last 60 years. Some food experts insist that's unfair.

Ever since monosodium glutamate was identified as the source of unpleasant health effects dubbed "Chinese Restaurant Syndrome," MSG has been unwelcome; yet, advocates promote its use in kitchens ...

A University of Sydney-led international team of scientists has revealed the shape of one of the most important molecular machines in our cells – the glutamate transporter – helping to explain ...

Glutamate is a chemical messenger that plays an important role in learning and memory. ... (2019). Toxicological effect of monosodium glutamate in seasonings on human health.

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.

In 1908, a professor from Japan named Kikunae Ikeda figured out how to bring out glutamate from the broth. He also found that it was glutamate that made the soup taste savory. He then filed a ...