Useful Links

• International Glutamate Information Service (IGIS)
• Umami Information Centre (UIC)
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• • MSG: A Common Flavour Enhancer
    This FDA article reviews the numerous safety assessments conducted by FDA, which all concluded that MSG is safe when consumed at levels typically used in cooking and food manufacturing. FDA found no evidence of any connections between MSG and serious long-term reactions.
• International Food Information Council (IFIC)
• • The Fifth Taste Discovering Umami 
    This article explains that the discovery of "umami" in foods (also known as our fifth taste) has led to the development of many products and ingredients that offer a savory and appealing taste, providing a broader range of options for consumers to enjoy.
  • Everything You Need to Know About Glutamate and Monosodium Glutamate 
    This review by the International Food Information Council covers the facts about MSG and glutamate and includes findings from six major research organizations.
  • Glutamate and Monosodium Glutamate: Examining the Myths 
    This review examines the scientific research conducted on glutamate and MSG.

More

• Red Herring - a business technology website which contains the following articles about MSG and umami:
• • Isolating the Fifth Element of Taste
    This article explains the identification process and benefits of umami — the fifth primary element of taste along with sweet, sour, salty and bitter.
  • Clean Bill of Health
    This article examines the myth of Chinese Restaurant Syndrome.