Is MSG Bad For You?
July 7, 2022
What is MSG? Is it bad for you? Can you be allergic to it? Check out the Rogue Scientist’s MSG series and see what the science has to say.
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MSG, Part III: Does MSG Allergy Exist?
October 12, 2021
Some experts acknowledge that MSG, while safe to consume, may cause unpleasant reactions in some people. Others doubt that these reactions result from MSG. What does science say?
What is Natural Flavor? 6 Facts You Need to Know
September 13, 2021
What is this “natural flavor” stuff on your ingredient list? How does it differ from artificial flavor? Is it good for you? The Rogue Scientist investigates.
MSG, Part II: Is MSG Bad for You?
September 2, 2021
A debate has waged for half a century on whether MSG is bad for you or safe to consume. The Rogue Scientist investigates.
What is MSG? (Part I: MSG, Flavor Enhancers, and Glutamates)
August 20, 2021
We know MSG is a food additive, but what IS it exactly? And, are glutamates, yeast extract, and natural flavors just fancy terms for MSG?
