A 41-year-old member asked:

Why is msg found in food?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. SG Ermananswered

Family Medicine 36 years experience

Flavor: Msg is used as a flavor-enhancer. The human taste buds are very sensitive to sodium, which is a major component of monosodium glutamate.

5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Alan Ali

Dr. Alan Ali agrees1 doctor agrees

Related questions

A 25-year-old female asked:

Are food intolerances like msg and onion permanent?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 16-year-old female asked:

What kinds of foods contain msg? And how to avoid them?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 31-year-old male asked:

Is it true that msg foods could cause cancer?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 48-year-old member asked:

How can one remove msg and aspartame from foods?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 43-year-old member asked:

Is takeout chinese food without msg low salt?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Last updated Feb 7, 2015

Found in:

People also asked

What happens if food contains MSG?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

I think i'm allergic to msg. What foods should I avoid?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

I'm curious as to why food with msg is not good for people?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

What exactly is msg and why is it always in processed foods?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

What're the harmful side effects of msg in food?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.

Talk to a doctor now

24/7 visits - just $39!

50% off with $15/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.