what is used as a subsitute for MSG?

Answer 1

monosodium glutamate = MSG Substitutes: kelp OR omit from recipe

THERE IS no known substitute for MSG, but in Chinese cookery if we want to enhance the flavour we add the opposites. For example, if we want to enhance the sweetness of sweet and sour sauce, we add a bit of salt. For spice, we add a bit of vinegar but all in very small quantities.


How is MSG used in cooking?
MSG helps bring out the best natural flavors in a variety of foods such as meat, poultry, seafood and vegetables. Soups, casseroles, gravies and sauces are examples of dishes that can benefit from the proper use of MSG. While MSG harmonizes well with salty and sour tastes, it contributes little or nothing to sweet or bitter foods.

Results of taste panel studies indicate that a level of 0.1 to 0.8 percent MSG by weight in food provides optimum enhancement of the foodÌs natural flavor. This is within the range of glutamate that naturally occurs in foods. Approximately one-half teaspoon of MSG is an effective amount to enhance the flavor of a pound of meat or four-to-six servings of vegetables, casseroles or soup.

MSG is a self-limiting substance — once the proper amount is used, adding more contributes little, if anything, to food flavor. Overuse of MSG, as with many other seasonings and spices, may cause some foods to have an undesirable taste. There is simply no substitute for wholesome, quality food and good cooking techniques. MSG makes good-quality food taste better, but will not improve the flavor of poor-quality food.

Answer 2

MSG is Monosodium Glutamate and is used solely as a flavoring agent in foods. If you want to use something else, look at the origional word and see if you can guess what to use...Sodium! Just use regular old table salt.

Answer 3

msg is a flavor enhancer, yet it has no odor or flavor itself
it is added to chips, instant foods, frozen foods, etc... everything that needs more taste & salt

To substitute msg, use fresh quality ingredients, herbs & spices, seasoning salts
Avoid soy sauces, oyster sauces or anything along those lines, since they contain msg to enhance their flavors

Answer 4

MSG is a flavor enhancer. You can substitute a little salt. It can have the same effect of flavor enhancing. Or a little lemon juice, or sugar, depending on the dish and type of flavors you want to enhance.

Answer 5

Just omit it or if you want add a bit of sugar and soy sauce...

Answer 6

soy sauce.