SC - Spicing dishes

[Elaine Koogler]

Yes, I know that lots of people are allergic to it, which is why I haven't used
it for years.  And yes, it probably has the effect you describe on those
allergic to it.  What I was trying to point out is that it doesn't really have a
taste of its own.......

Kiri

Philippa Alderton wrote:

> Kiri skrev:
>
> >Uhh...my understanding is that MSG/Ajinomoto is simply a flavor >enhancer
> and
> >posses no flavor of its own....
>
> Uh, no Kiri. My understanding of MSG (from a friend who gets nasty migraines
> from it) is that MSG is a neutral substance, which passes through your body
> intact. It's flavor enhancing properties are caused by the damage it is
> causing to your taste buds, thus making them more sensitive to other
> flavors. I had sort of pooh poohed this guy's explanation, but I started
> becoming aware of the "flavor" of MSG. I don't really think that flavor is
> the proper word- it's more of a mouth/tongue feel- if you taste a few foods
> with it in it, you'll likely become aware of it as well.
>
> Apparently, MSG sensitivity is not an allergy, per se, but rather a thing
> where when it passes through some people's bodies on its way to be
> eliminated, it stimulates other nerve endings as well, thus causing the
> migraine headaches.
>
> Phlip
>
> Nolo disputare, volo somniare et contendere, et iterum somniare.
>
> phlip at morganco.net
>
> Philippa Farrour
> Caer Frig
> Southeastern Ohio
>
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>
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>
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>
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