“MSG” is not a condiment that is harmful to the body in terms of ingredients. Because as many people know, real MSG is produced by fermenting sugarcane molasses. or sugar from cassava flour which is a natural raw material But MSG can have side effects on the body in cases where the person who consumes it has an allergic reaction. or eat too much
Why do people like to add MSG to food?
Dr. Danai Theewanda, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Health, said that the popularity of adding MSG to food It is believed that it will help increase the taste of food to make it more delicious. In fact, MSG has a name called Monosodium Glutamate which contains sodium as well MSG dissolves fat and mixes well with water. It makes it taste like beef broth and stimulates the nerve endings of the tongue and throat, making food taste sweet and delicious.
Dangers from “MSG”
In case of allergic reaction to MSG Or eat food that has too much MSG added. There may be side effects on the body as follows:
- Numbness in the mouth, tongue, or face and ears
- Muscle pain in the cheekbones, neck, and chest
- heart beats slower
- Difficulty breathing
- stomach ache
- nausea vomiting
- Thirsty
- dizziness
- If you have a severe allergic reaction, your heart may beat abnormally fast.
- It can be dangerous and cause temporary paralysis.
- Pregnant women may harm their unborn child.
In addition, if newborns up to 3 months of age consume MSG, it will affect brain growth in children of this age. Not including the condition of receiving too much sodium salt causing the kidneys to work more as well.
Preventing dangers from MSG
Consumers should avoid stores that add too much MSG. And stores themselves should add only a small amount of MSG. Or the best โปรโมชั่น ufabet way is to use soup boiled from animal bones instead of adding MSG or seasoning powder. In addition, adding other seasonings will already give a mellow taste. Therefore, there is no need to add a lot of MSG to enhance the taste.
However, for consumers who want to buy MSG to use in their own cooking at home. including restaurant operators You should buy genuine MSG whose packages or cans must not have any blemishes on the sealed edges. The label is printed in Thai letters, clear, not smeared, and must state the name of the food and display the word “MSG” as well as have a food recipe registration number (FDA) specifying the name and location of the manufacturer. month year of production Including the net weight clearly to prevent fake MSG.