Typically, any food associated with an “umami” flavor will contain some level of MSG, including meats and fish—but even foods like apples, carrots, onions, and walnuts are natural sources.

MSG is found in many processed foods, is commonly known for being used in Asian cuisines, and occurs naturally in some foods like tomatoes, legumes, mushrooms and seaweed, according to a ...

Doris Yuen, left, and chef Kenneth Wan, owners of MAKfam, pose for a portrait next to Brenda Chi’s “MSG Girl” poster inside the Denver restaurant on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. (Parker Seibold ...

The FDA categorizes MSG to be “generally recognized as safe,” or GRAS. This means MSG is an FDA-approved food additive.

The FDA categorizes MSG to be “generally recognized as safe,” or GRAS. This means MSG is an FDA-approved food additive.

The FDA categorizes MSG to be “generally recognized as safe,” or GRAS. This means MSG is an FDA-approved food additive.

The FDA categorizes MSG to be “generally recognized as safe,” or GRAS. This means MSG is an FDA-approved food additive.

The FDA categorizes MSG to be “generally recognized as safe,” or GRAS. This means MSG is an FDA-approved food additive.

The FDA categorizes MSG to be “generally recognized as safe,” or GRAS. This means MSG is an FDA-approved food additive.