Monosodium glutamate, otherwise known as MSG, has been on a rollercoaster ride with its reputation over the years. It went from being all the rage in the 1930s, to being one of the most feared foods in the 1960s and 1970s. These days, fewer people talk about MSG, but those who do tend to do so in a negative way. This leaves us wondering: what is MSG, and is it actually bad for us?
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