Alternative to MSG?!
Alternative to MSG?
A lot of asian cooking adds MSG to food...aka, Accent..I noticed the taste is a little bit better when I use it, but its bad for you..so is there an alternative to it?
Answers:
Have you actually had a reaction that you can pin-point directly to MSG or are you just going on hearsay? There is a lot of research on MSG and Glutamates in general and the story is convincing on both sides of the fence about whether or not MSG added to foods as a flavor enhancer causes asthma attacks, allergic reactions, headaches, upset stomach or the other ill affects so often attributed to it.
One thing is for sure, you don't need to add much and if you want to reduce salt intake then a little bit of MSG can enhance the flavor of a low salt food.
If you do want to avoid MSG, yet enhance the flavor of your food then try fresh ginger, rosemary and/or oregano instead.