MSG is a flavor enhancer that people can’t decide if it’s good or bad for you. How did a Japanese invention become associated with Chinese food? And why does it have such a bad rep today? We got the answers here.
This is the second episode of our new season of “Eat China: Back to Basics,” where we answer burning questions you might have about Chinese food.
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0:00 What is umami?
03:39 What is MSG?
05:26 “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome”
07:33 Myths are hard to burst
If you liked this video, we have more explainers about Chinese food:
Why Rice Is King | Eat China: Back to Basics
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Producer: Yoyo Chow
Videographer: Jacky Suen, Roy Hu
Editor: Nicholas Ko
Narration: Victoria Ho
Animation: Stella Yoo
Mastering: Victor Peña
#MSG #Chinese #cooking
This is the second episode of our new season of “Eat China: Back to Basics,” where we answer burning questions you might have about Chinese food.
Don’t miss our stories, what’s buzzing around the web, and bonus material. Sign up for the GT NEWSLETTER: http://gt4.life/YTnewsletter
0:00 What is umami?
03:39 What is MSG?
05:26 “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome”
07:33 Myths are hard to burst
If you liked this video, we have more explainers about Chinese food:
Why Rice Is King | Eat China: Back to Basics
https://dai.ly/x89k7ex
How Do Century Eggs Get Black?
https://dai.ly/x7u93ks
Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments: http://instagram.com/goldthread2
Stay updated on Twitter: http://twitter.com/goldthread2
Join the conversation on Facebook: http://facebook.com/goldthread2
Have story ideas? Send them to us at hello@goldthread2.com
Producer: Yoyo Chow
Videographer: Jacky Suen, Roy Hu
Editor: Nicholas Ko
Narration: Victoria Ho
Animation: Stella Yoo
Mastering: Victor Peña
#MSG #Chinese #cooking
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