Do you ever find yourself putting something unique on your favorite foods that makes them taste great? May I present to you MSG seasoning! It’s a big word but it’s a small ingredient and it can literally make or break the flavor of your food and make it so much more delicious.
So what exactly is MSG seasoning? MSG seasoning is a kind of salt, which is derived from a compound called glutamate. This ingredient occurs naturally in various foods, including tomatoes and cheese. Back in 1908 a Japanese scientist by the name of Kikunae Ikeda discovered MSG. And he was struggling to understand why some foods were so tasty; indeed, why certain kinds of seaweed in particular were so tasty. He discovered that some of these foods had an unusual taste that couldn’t be explained by traditional tastes, like sweet, sour, salty and bitter. This special taste is known as "umami," which is an expression the Japanese use to describe "delicious taste. "
MSG seasoning consists of glutamate combined with sodium, which results in unique type of salt. This special salt acts to enhance other foods to be more savory or "umami. It does add a zing of flavor that makes the meals more enjoyable!"
But how do you use MSG seasoning in your cooking? It can be used in so many other dishes! You might be asking: What should I be putting MSG in? Answer: You can sprinkle MSG seasoning on soups, stews, sauces, marinades, etc. This will aid in getting you a richer, fuller flavor from your dishes. You can even use it as a finishing touch on vegetables, meats and other foods to taste even better.
Traditional meals, such as miso soup and ramen noodles, rely heavily on MSG seasoning. These are the known dishes by many people in the world. Enter MSG seasoning, which chefs like to experiment with in helping define new flavor pairings. For example, they started playing around with MSG seasoning to try to improve the flavor of more unexpected foods, from chocolate and coffee. This does prove just how versatile and interesting MSG can be on cooking!
MSG seasoning is effective, but remember the most important tip when using it — less is more! Add a little to your food and then taste it. That way you can see the progression of flavor. If you feel like it should be stronger, just add it. Take care not to add too much though, it can overwhelm your food too much, to where it just shouts out what you had for lunch; not a good thing.
For those of you who have been curious about MSG seasoning and want to give it a try, try some Haoji MSG Seasoning. For more than 20 years, our brand has been trusted by chefs and home cooks alike, so there are truly millions of people using it in their kitchens.
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