"jake" > wrote
>
> I wish I remembered where I rad about the MSG scare not being MSG
> realted but the health problems turning out t o have a different cause.
> Which was dealt with and that's why the reaction isn't heard about
anymore.

Not heard about anymore? It is a regular feature in this newsgroup. If you
haven't heard about it for a while allow me: I have a mild reaction to MSG
if it is used in large amounts as it is now and then by bad cooks.

> Anyway, my point was not that the reaciton only happens in certain
> cultures. My point was that the reputation of MSG is diiferent in
> different cultures.

And your point is still wrong. It is not cultural.....it is biological. Your
last sentence may well be correct.

Charlie