What is MSG? aka the stuff in instant noodles.?!


Question: i heard it give you cancer? lol anyone know what it is/what it stands for?


Answers: i heard it give you cancer? lol anyone know what it is/what it stands for?

mono sodium glutamate. It is suppose to be a flavor enhancer. but all it is is a chemical. my sister and allot of other people cannot tolerate it causes severe upset stomach and vomiting. that is why they have to post on some packaging MSG free for those that are sensitive. doesn't cause cancer as far as I know but as i said some bodies reject it.

It is a chemical which activates your tastebuds in such a manner that whatever is eaten with it is enhanced in flavor. It causes a lot of people headaches and things, cancer I haven't heard of, but still it is in the supermarket, it's called ACCENT.

monosodium glutamate its an additive in alot of pre-prepared foods. Actually no additives are good for you,if you want to cut back on it, eat fresh foods instead of order in, carry-out, boxed, frozen and canned.

monosodium glutamate

considered a flavor enhances and used extensively in Asian (particularly Chinese) cooking.

It is however used in many processed foods and can cause allergic reactions.

I don't think there is any scientific evidence that it causes cancer; it has, however, been shown to cause obesity in laboratory rats.

It is wise to read the labels of processed foods to determine if the ingredient list includes MSG.

Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is a preservative. It is also known as "potato white" and is used in many restaurants to prevent salads, potatoes, sometimes even fruit to prevent browning (veges/fruits soaked in usually ice water with MSG added). It is used in packaged products to extend shelf life. Many people are extremely sensitive to MSG, especially if they have sensitivities to sulfates and sulfites, nitrates and nitrites and other preservatives. It isn't good for you anyway -- can cause fluid retention, raise blood pressure, etc. People on sodium restricted diets should not use. A lot of restaurants, especially Chinese restaurants, advertise MSG free or at least give you the option of ordering freshly made dishes sans the MSG.

MSG is some kind of condiment,it makes food taste good, but got lot of side effect if u take too much, such as hair fall.





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