You’ve heard the rumors about MSG—but what happens when you add it to homemade beef jerky? In this experiment, I test my ...

It theorized that MSG (monosodium glutamate) was to blame. There was no evidence, then or now, that MSG is harmful, and yet, the theory spread and the American perception of MSG has never fully ...

Here’s what led to the misconception—and how MSG is being reclaimed today. Monosodium glutamate, or MSG, is a common ingredient across Asian cuisines. But its history is riddled with false ...