Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is a common food additive that enhances the savory taste in foods. MSG is a compound formed by sodium and glutamate (or glutamic acid), a naturally occurring non-essential ...

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.

Earlier this year, the FDA announced plans to ban the food coloring Red No. 3 in food and drink, stoking the conversation around so-called food additives. Since the 1990s, consumers have read ...

Whether you're a food connoisseur, or just an occasional Chinese food enthusiast -- you’ve probably heard about MSG, or monosodium glutamate. It's a popular additive that's well known for its use in ...

Food additives have come under increasing scrutiny in recent months, and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently announced a ban on eight frequently used food dyes from food and beverages. Two ...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces a sweeping initiative to ban synthetic food dyes, signaling a new era of U.S. food safety reform. Many common foods in the U.S.