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MSG, or monosodium glutamate, is a natural salt and a unique seasoning that delivers umami flavor. Umami, one of the five basic tastes, is the key to MSG's effectiveness as a cocktail ingredient.

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to sell his newly invented MSG seasoning. At Umami Science Square in Kawasaki, you can learn about umami and the company history. I enjoyed seeing old Ajinomoto bottles and advertisements.