MSG Flashcards
What happened in 1968?
Dr. Robert Ho Man Kwok wrote letter after getting a headache from eating Chinese food
What were the letters titled?
Chinese Restaurant Syndrome
When was MSG invented?
1908
Who invented MSG?`
Japanese chemist Dr. Ikeda Kikunae (ee-keh-dah Kee-koo-nah-eh)
What is the significance of the 5 basic tastes?
They are produced by unique molecular mechanisms that can’t be made by combining other known tastes
How is unami formed?
Breaking down proteins when cooking or fermenting certain foods
What is glutamate?
A common amino acid that is important for digestion, muscle function, and immune system
Were MSG concerns valid?
Yes, was not tested for toxicity or its health impacts
What did Chinese Restaurant Syndrome do?
Fuel racially biased research and journalism
When was MSG invented?
In 1908
When was the MSG mice study, where they injected mice with MSG and saw that it caused severe damage to retina and brain?
1969
