Kswck > wrote in :

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> Vince Poroke wrote:
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>> Can MSG be used on all dishes? MSG is salty (guess based on name)so
>> should it only be used on savory dishes? WHat do you use MSG in?
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>> Thanks.
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> MSG is a chemical used to enhance food flavoring. There are many folks
> who can't stomach MSG, particularly those who suffer migraines.
> It is a common ingredient in Chinese restaurants.
> I would check with whomever you are cooking for if they can tolerate it
> before using it.
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MSG is a natural occurring compound found in many foods. It is used as a
flavour enhancer. The stuff about allergies is mostly a urban myth.