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Do Chinese Buffets Use MSG? The Truth Behind the Umami Flavor

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Over 100 years ago, a Japanese chemist first isolated monosodium glutamate (MSG) from seaweed broth, identifying it as the source of the savory 'umami' flavor. So, do Chinese buffets use MSG? Yes, many do, but its use is more nuanced and less sinister than the long-standing myths suggest.