MSG (MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE)

 MSG (MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE)

 MSG work as flavor enhancer in the food, which was discovered by a Japanese chemist named “Kikunae Ikeda” more than 100 years ago, who obtained it from seaweed.      

                                                             

 MSG dangers begin when it is taken in higher doses. The side effects are visible more in people who are extra sensitive compared to other people & even when taken on an empty stomach. The side effects possibilities are Rashes, itching, burning, numbness, Migraines, headaches, Asthma, Chest tightness, heart palpitations, Irritability, restlessness, sleep disturbance and Obesity.

Production Process of MSG --- MSG has been produced by three methods:

• hydrolysis of vegetable proteins with hydrochloric acid to disrupt peptide bonds.
• direct chemical synthesis with acrylonitrile.
• bacterial fermentation (this one is the modern process).

If you in-take MSG in small amounts occasionally, you might not experience side effects (Its advisable not to allow children, pregnant lady & who are allergenic to MHG).

• MSG can use in any kind of food to enhance the flavor still few of example that contain MSG are as follow, Sauces, gravies, Processed meat, fish, tomato/vegetable pastes/sauces, Soy sauce, Veg./Non-Veg. Oyster sauce, soy paste, soy protein, miso pst., MSG seasoning powders like gourmet/Broth/Aromatic powders/cubes, Chinese seasoning, ajinomoto, seasoned salt with flavour enhancers.

• Some of food contains “Glutamate” naturally, but in too small quantity compare to MSG, Still many peoples are affected due to “Glutamate” in natural food like: Tomatoes (especially sauce, paste or powder), Mushrooms, Grapes, raisins, Plums, prunes, Broccoli, spinach, Green peas.

Scientific information,           

• Chemical formula:  C₅H₈NO₄Na
• Molar mass:  169.111 g/mol (anhydrous), 187.127 g/mol (monohydrate)
• Melting point:  232 °C (450 °F; 505 K)
• Solubility in water:  740 g/L

Yes as an flavor enhancer its MSG is the very good ingredient, but for the health point it is not at all advisable to consume.

Thank you, readers. Hope this is going to be helpful to you while in daily routine.

 

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