What does everyone think about it???? real threat or just another way to scare us from the things we enjoy most??
2007-03-01 08:57:41 · 10 answers · asked by littletimmy007 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
MSG is a terrible threat to those who are sensitive to it; it can produce horrible rashes and severe migraine headaches, all the worse if the cook is heavy-handed with its use. It is added to food as a supposed flavor enhancer -- in other words, it helps cover up the bland, boring or otherwise uninspiring results of a poorly designed recipe.
2007-03-01 09:23:49 · answer #1 · answered by ConfidentCook 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, MSG isn't really all that unhealthy for you. Sure, it raises your blood glutamate level, but only for a few hours before it returns back to normal. It's Recognized As Safe by the FDA, and there have been many studies on it since, and it still stands recognized as safe. Plus, it helps you feel that Umami sense of taste. that fifth taste bud that you usually only get out of proteins. The "savory" taste bud. I've got no qualms with it.
2007-03-01 17:04:20 · answer #2 · answered by Chef Nasty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything that messes with your body like MSG worries me. Chinese food with MSG fills me up fast, but makes me hungry a few minutes later. That just can't be good. I don't think it's good for your digestive system either.
2007-03-01 17:17:38 · answer #3 · answered by daisybh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
real threat! In people with allergies like me it can be deadly. I have been hospitalized several times for accidental ingestion. It is a toxic chemical, not meant to be consumed, and it is hidden in lots of things, and goes by other names, like hydrolized yeast extract, tvp, etc.
2007-03-01 17:02:29 · answer #4 · answered by beebs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When too much is used in my chinese food, it makes me have a sneezing attack and I develop a migraine and a mild rash on my face arms and hands.
However it is supposed to enhance food flavor. My question is, if food tastes so bad as to need enhancing, why would you eat it?
2007-03-01 17:07:33 · answer #5 · answered by Tonya in TX - Duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Threatening? No, but way I see things it's a piece of crap if you have to put that in food to make my mouth water.
I don't like it, thou I do like Applebee's and they use a ton of the stuff lol.
2007-03-01 17:02:59 · answer #6 · answered by netthiefx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Real threat for me -- proven to plunge me into a SUPER MIGRAINE!! Hate it.
2007-03-01 17:07:21 · answer #7 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like it, but many people are allergic to it
2007-03-01 17:02:09 · answer #8 · answered by kanman1958 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOVE IT!!!! Hate the swelling!!!!
2007-03-01 17:07:35 · answer #9 · answered by T H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its horrible for your health ... but it is so addicting
2007-03-01 17:02:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋