MSG
What is the opposite of MSG? Here is what we hold, with its meaning and related words.
Abbreviation — Monosodium glutamate, a white crystalline salt added to food to deepen its savoury flavour.
We haven't recorded synonyms for MSG yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use MSG
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
added MSG
no MSG
MSG-free
send a msg
Capital MSG usually means the food additive; lower case msg is informal shorthand for message.
Etymology
In the food sense, an initialism of monosodium glutamate; in the messaging sense, a written shortening of message.
Full origin of MSG →Frequently asked questions
Is MSG bad for you?
Major food safety bodies, including the FDA and the European Food Safety Authority, regard MSG as safe at normal levels of consumption. Controlled studies have not confirmed the cluster of symptoms once blamed on it, though a small number of people report short-lived reactions to large doses.
What foods naturally contain MSG?
Glutamate occurs naturally in tomatoes, parmesan, mushrooms, soy sauce, seaweed and cured meats. Chemically the body does not distinguish it from the added form.
What does umami mean?
Umami is the savoury fifth basic taste, alongside sweet, sour, salty and bitter. MSG is the clearest example of it, which is why it is added to stocks, snacks and sauces.
