On 2/27/2010 1:02 PM, James Silverton wrote:
> Janet wrote on Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:43:33 -0700:
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>> "dsi1" > wrote in message
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>>> On 2/27/2010 6:22 AM, Omelet wrote:
>>>> I'd never used it before until recently.
>>>> I'm liking it on T-bones.:-)
>>>>
>>>> Thanks to those that provided info' on it.
>>>>
>>>> I bought a simple shaker of "Accent" at the store to check
>>>> it out...
>>>
>>> Welcome to the dark side. MSG serves the same function as
>>> adding soy sauce or cheese to food. Of course, you can't add soy
>>> sauce or parmesan to something like potato salad in which
>>> MSG works great. I wouldn't consider making potato salad
>>> without it. Never used it on a steak though.
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>> Does MSG mask the sweetness of vegetables? I like the sweetness of the
>> potatoes in the potato salad and of bell peppers, onions, etc. I
>> haven't had Accent in the house since the 60's. What can you tell it
>> does for your potato salad? I'm not challenging you, I just want to know.
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> Glutamate is contained in tomatoes.
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And notably in large amounts in mushrooms. Thats one of the reasons
tastes are brighter when cooking with them.