What are the advantages of using msg in foods?

Answer by  catman529 (809)

MSG enhances flavor in food by exciting brain cells which stimulates your taste buds. It's similar to salt but not at all the same. There are health concerns about MSG, and it's worth researching the facts so you can decide whether or not to avoid foods containing MSG.

Answer by  jamieellison (1637)

MSG helps improve the flavor and taste in foods. It brings out and heightens natural flavors while not masking the original taste. MSG is popular in many foods as a result.

Answer by  lynn (821)

msg is suppose to be a flavor enhancer so the food has more flavor however lots of people are sensitve to msg and causes them to have headaches and food sensitivity reactions so i really don't think there is much of an advantage to using it.

Answer by  TwoToneDodge (2204)

Simply taste. MSG is only good for boosting the flavor in foods. Overall its a pretty unhealthy ingredient. MSG is typically found in Doritos, Potato chips and other fatty and un-healthy foods.

Answer by  sooz (644)

MSG is a flavor enhancer that brings out the natural flavors of a food to make it taste better. it is also supposed to bring out a fifth sense in your body called umami.

Answer by  ElwynHolmberg (5)

myself, i get severe migraines from msg and my sinus's act up. It is not a healthy product. Actually, it is a mild poison. I avoid it.

Answer by  stellafella (0)

MSG = mono-sodium glutamate = neurotransmitter. MSG increases a person's ability to notice the flavors present, but...it also increases the expression of allergic responses, depending on your sensitivity to the food allergy and also to MSG. Thus, the advantage is shallow and destructive.