MSG also forms when glutamic acid meets tablesalt. That’s why tomatoes or beef with a tiny bit of salt are so damned tasty, they’re full of glutamic acid. Same with cheese (which is usually pre-salted for that lovely MSG-flavour).
Tomatoes and beef already contain MSG naturally, but adding a few grains of salt produces far more.
Edit: This is why walnut oil is amaaaaazing for savory flavours. It’s full of glutamate. Just like grape juice, or shi-take. Even potatoes to a lesser extend. And this is why we love combing all those foods for “winter foods” with game and in stews.
MSG also forms when glutamic acid meets tablesalt. That’s why tomatoes or beef with a tiny bit of salt are so damned tasty, they’re full of glutamic acid. Same with cheese (which is usually pre-salted for that lovely MSG-flavour).
Tomatoes and beef already contain MSG naturally, but adding a few grains of salt produces far more.
Edit: This is why walnut oil is amaaaaazing for savory flavours. It’s full of glutamate. Just like grape juice, or shi-take. Even potatoes to a lesser extend. And this is why we love combing all those foods for “winter foods” with game and in stews.
Woaaah, I didn’t know that! New info, thanks stranger 😁