Msg (Noun)
Meaning
White crystalline compound used as a food additive to enhance flavor; often used in Chinese cooking; "food manufacturers sometimes list MSG simply as `artificial flavors' in ingredient lists".
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Many Chinese restaurants have begun to label their menus as "MSG-free" in response to consumer concerns about the additive's health effects.
- Food manufacturers sometimes list MSG simply as `artificial flavors' in ingredient lists, rather than revealing its presence.
- Some health experts argue that MSG can cause adverse reactions in certain individuals, while others claim that it is harmless.
- The recipe called for a teaspoon of MSG to be added to the stir-fry along with the soy sauce and garlic.
- A few decades ago, MSG was widely used in canned soups and processed meats to enhance flavor.