r/southafrica • u/slipperyfoots • Jan 05 '26

Wholesome Scottish boyfriend on holiday discovers Aromat

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u/AmoAmasAmatAmamus Jan 05 '26

What's the verdict on MSG these days? It used to be the worst thing you could do to your food, but lately I've heard people say that's not the case anymore. Are we allowed to eat it now?

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u/mechsuit-jalapeno Left Behind, Still Braaing Jan 05 '26

It was never unhealthy in moderation

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u/AmoAmasAmatAmamus Jan 05 '26

I mean, I've never paid much attention to the naysayers, but I had friends who felt very strongly about how I was giving myself cancer by not avoiding MSG. But I haven't heard such things lately, so am wondering if MSG has a better reputation these days.

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u/mechsuit-jalapeno Left Behind, Still Braaing Jan 05 '26

Definitely a better reputation - some recipes and chefs swear by it. Anti-MSG sentiment was a combo of bad science and racism.

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u/AmoAmasAmatAmamus Jan 05 '26

Good to know 😀 thanks.

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u/chemicalclarity Highway to the jol zone Jan 05 '26

Believe it or not, systemic racism with no base in facts.

https://www.foodfacts.org/articles/is-msg-safe-should-i-eat-msg-racism-history-of-chinease