Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

MSG is a naturally occurring compound that enhances umami flavor and is widely used in global cuisines. It can be used in various recipes to deepen taste, making it a versatile ingredient for home ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's time to put the biggest misconception about MSG to rest -- it's not a manufactured chemical additive but is derived from an amino acid.

“I always joke that salt, sugar, MSG is the Chinese trinity seasoning mix,” chef Calvin Eng told me recently. The trio is so integral to his style of Cantonese American cooking that he named his ...

Who doesn't love sizzling hot, bright, greasy, umami-flavoured takeout food on a winter evening? When you are pregnant, you may begin questioning every ingredient added to food. One ingredient that ...