Tag: Accent

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), MSG is a food additive that is generally recognized as safe (GRAS), despite persistent public concerns. The common misconception that Accent is just another seasoning, not identical to MSG, has long puzzled home cooks.

First isolated over a century ago, monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a renowned flavor enhancer. The common name for MSG varies significantly by region, but the most well-known is a legacy brand name that has become synonymous with the ingredient itself: Ajinomoto.