Posted on 07/04/2022 12:36:48 PM PDT by nickcarraway
It is believed to cause hair loss, headaches and heart palpitations — no wonder most Singaporeans give MSG the thumbs down. But the programme Talking Point finds out seven things you may not have known that may change opinions.
Many people think it is linked to a myriad of health issues and side effects, from nausea, heart palpitations and headaches to numbness, excessive thirst and hair loss.
In a recent straw poll on Instagram, the programme Talking Point found that more than half the respondents gave MSG the thumbs down.
But is the popular opinion of this flavour enhancer based on good science? Is MSG really that bad for health? Programme host Rai Kannu comes away with a “shocking fact” as he goes looking for the truth.
(Excerpt) Read more at channelnewsasia.com ...
Umami, Baby!
“If it were harmless then it would not have over dozens of names to hide that it is msg in the food.”
“natural flavor” is the most most popular misnomer for MSG ...
“Xanthan gum”
Congrats on the Mickey Mouse Denial Club.
“Maybe it could be added to, oh, I dunno, brake fluid?”
Should make your brakes last longer. :-)
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