What is MSG in canned tuna, Why do some cans have it, and some don't? Is it healthy or bad?

Question

I love tuna and was wondering...

Answer 1

Msg is a food preservative, found in a lot of foods, including chinees food, some people are allergic to MSG. Too much is not good for you, and food taste better without MSG in it. We order chineese food without any MSG, and the food taste much better. Happy Eating!

Answer 2

MSG is a flavor enhancer which has been used effectively for nearly a century to bring out the best flavor of foods. Its principal component is an amino acid called glutamic acid or glutamate. Glutamate is found naturally in protein-containing foods such as meat, vegetables, poultry and milk. The human body also produces glutamate naturally in large amounts. The muscles, brain and other body organs contain about four pounds of glutamate, and human milk is rich in glutamate, compared to cow's milk, for example.

Glutamate is found in two forms: "bound" glutamate (linked to other amino acids forming a protein molecule) and "free" glutamate (not linked to protein). Only free glutamate is effective in enhancing the flavor of food. Foods often used for their flavoring qualities, such as tomatoes and mushrooms, have high levels of naturally occurring free glutamate.

There are facts both ways as to if it is bad for you or not. I personally would stay away from it. There are other more natural choices out there...

Answer 3

Mono-sodium-glutamate. Its a salt substitute that makes things taste better. However its not good for you. Stay away from MSG!

Answer 4

its Monosodium glutamate and it gives me a thunping head ache if i have too much of it.
its a flavour enhancer, so if your tuna has it, then its not good tuna

Answer 5

It is a flavor enhancer like Accent. It was very prevalent in chinese food but a long time ago someone decided it may be carcinogenic, but what isn't ?

Answer 6

I believe it is a preservative.
Too much of a good thing is bad however.
Great question.