Monosodium glutamate, or MSG — a food additive that is often found in Asian cuisine — has had something of a negative reputation over the last 60 years. Some food experts insist that's unfair. "To ...

Maddison Nachtsheim and her family shared a house with 50 mealworms for more than a month this winter. The Woodland Middle School eighth-grader was working on a semester-long science project: Does ...

COLUMBIA — Monosodium glutamate, known as MSG, is a savory ingredient — with a history of unsavory treatment. Discovered and popularized across East Asia, but now an internationally recognized flavor ...

The idea that MSG is uniquely harmful rests on a single letter and a lot of iffy science.

You might be surprised as to just how many foods MSG is used in. From chips to noodles and sauces, if you want to avoid MSG it is important to check the ingredient's label on your food.

Some years ago, healthy eating was a topic for cranks, and to most people, healthy food meant tasteless food. But now people are realizing the need to eat wisely and also that healthy dishes can taste ...