• S2 E06 MSG for you, UMAMI!

  • Jun 23 2021
  • Length: 36 mins
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S2 E06 MSG for you, UMAMI!

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  • We crave "umami", the fifth taste.  Every global cuisine has a source of umami, yet MSG, monosodium glutamate, is seen as a villain in packaged food. Join as as we discuss MSG, the flavor of Umami, and  glutamic acid, which as glutamate is responsible for the delicious flavor that makes everything taste better!

    References:
    This American Life Episode about the letter that gave birth to Chinese Restaurant Syndrome
    Colgate Magazine's Overview of the Chinese Restaurant Syndrome Letter/Possible Hoax
    Redefining Chinese Restaurant Syndrome in the NY Times
    Umami Map of World Cuisine
    Fermented Locust Beans
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