They never read food labels so they dont notice, but it said it contained MSG and I was like OMG isnt that bad? My parents say it isnt and I should just eat it, why would they hurt me?
2007-02-16 09:36:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
MSG is a naturally occurring compound, generally found in seaweed in nature.
No, it's not particularly good for you if you eat a lot. But the main issue is that some people are actually allergic to it. If that's the case, you'd know it. But if you aren't allergic, it's no big deal.
Many Japanese and some Chinese foods have it, and people eat it all the time. Just don't go overboard.
2007-02-16 09:46:39 · answer #1 · answered by SlowClap 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MSG (Mono Sodium Glutamate) is a flavor enhancer. A little of it would not hurt. Too much MSG could produce what they call the Chinese restaurant syndrome. Chinese restaurants were very fond of using MSG for more flavor; I don't think they do now.
Some people experienced headaches, dizziness, flushing, sweating, even chest pain after a Chinese meal. MSG was linked to all these symptoms, but it was not proved it was the cause. Watch, some people are sensitive to MSG and can experience these symptoms or an allergic like reaction.
2007-02-16 09:53:14 · answer #2 · answered by Allabor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you're not overdoing the amount of MSG you take in, it shouldn't be an issue, unless, of course, you're allergic to it. It would break down in solution to sodium ions and glutamate ions, and one raises your sodium levels and the other can penetrate your blood-brain barrier. I believe aspartame, which is a small protein molecule (peptide), can also have this effect. It is aspartic acid linked with glutamic acid (glutamate) , thus it would be worse to have an artificially sweetened treat or drink in conjunction with a heavily MSG-laden meal such as Chinese foods often are. It is good that you read labels; one dish with MSG isn't necessarily bad. But manufacturers put it in lots of canned foods and it can add up.
2007-02-16 10:10:42 · answer #3 · answered by Black Dog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In small doses Msg. does no harm, unless you are allergic .It is a preservative and flavor enhancer. Msg is used in alot of package food to prolong shelf life. Kind of salty flavoring. Foods - like Potato Chips - Most chinese food- restuarant products. the list goes on .
2007-02-16 10:31:13 · answer #4 · answered by sherrypie36 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mono Sodium Glutamate, also known as "taste powder". A form of salt.
2007-02-16 09:50:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Way!! No MSG here. EDTA either!
2007-02-16 09:47:33 · answer #6 · answered by KT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋