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The MSG Scare Of Chinese Food — Is Monosodium Glutamate Or ‘Aji-no-moto’ Harmful Or Not?
MSG was first prepared in 1908 by the Japanese biochemist Kikunae Ikeda. Ajinomoto means ‘the essence of flavour’ — and it ...
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What is monosodium glutamate, how does it enhance flavour, and is MSG safe to eat?
Soon after, Dr Ikeda developed a seasoning by binding glutamate with sodium to produce the water-soluble crystalline salt we know as MSG. He then partnered with a company to commercialise the ...
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Ditch the salt shaker, protect your heart – experts
Salt is, according to experts, one of the world’s biggest hidden killers. Eating less salt can lower your blood pressure and protect your heart, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The ...
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Cutting down on sodium, not taste
Salt intake worldwide is currently between 9 and 12 grams a day, much higher than the 5 grams recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). That poses a significant health risk, particularly ...