Is MSG Only in Chinese Food? The Global Truth Behind the Umami Flavor
                                
                                
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                                Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, an amino acid naturally found in a wide variety of foods, not just Chinese cuisine. The misconception that MSG is solely a Chinese food ingredient is an outdated and scientifically debunked myth with historical roots in cultural biases.