Posted on Nov 14, 2021
We Can't Talk About MSG Without Talking About Racism
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Men's Health article about monosodium glutamate and it perception in American society. The 1960s study claiming it was unhealthy allegedly was biased. Asian dishes and use in restaurants has image of being unhealthy, but its use in Western dishes and ingredients gets overlooked.
We Can't Talk About MSG Without Talking About Racism
Posted from menshealth.com
Food/Chow
Racism
Cooking
Posted >1 y ago
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I have a friend who swears it makes him sick and gives him migraine headaches.
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LTC Eugene Chu I've read this Before! Good Share! Not only good with Food but also in My Diving Kit for treating Wounds/Stings from Ocean Critters.
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Still remember hearing the advertising jingle in Japan decades ago. Aji, Aji, Aji Nimoto, it was for MSG. Late 50s.
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MCPO Hilary Kunz
It was also big on Philippine TV ad, and used a lot in local dishes. I hadn’t heard of it until I was in country. Connecting to race? Seems like a stretch to me, certainly hasn’t affected the foods I eat….
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MCPO Roger Collins
MCPO Hilary Kunz After eating Navy chow for over 20 years, I’m not sure if anything would effect our taste buds.
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MCPO Hilary Kunz
MCPO Roger Collins - so true. My wife and siblings are still amazed at what I’ve eaten…
When exposed to balut, century eggs, monkey meat, and all the other goodies available overseas, you can eat anything…
When exposed to balut, century eggs, monkey meat, and all the other goodies available overseas, you can eat anything…
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MCPO Roger Collins
MCPO Hilary Kunz I learned long ago not to question the ingredients of a dish served in Asian countries. If it’s good eat and enjoy. I do admit, I had to pass on a lot of cuisine in the PI. Sure wish I could get some good Lumpia though. I was there on port calls late 50’s - early 60s.
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