MSG is a white, odorless, crystalline powder commonly used as a food additive ... studies show that umami substances can lower the desire to salt foods. Salt is another flavor enhancer.

Perhaps you should have added more salt? Pepper? Or maybe even something more exotic like monosodium glutamate, better known as MSG? There are many food additives used in both home cooking and ...

But after taking your first bite you feel something is missing. Perhaps you should have added more salt? Pepper? Or maybe even something more exotic like monosodium glutamate, better known as MSG?