[mc32]

My parents used to have an msg shaker. I don’t even recall what they used it for.

The first time I heard something about avoiding MSG foods was from upper middle class fresh transplants from HK. Others of less means never mentioned it. So it’s news to me that someone would apply a blanket accusation as to where the myth comes from.

[pzone]

Seasoning with salt, pepper and MSG is typical in Asian cooking.

[bryanlarsen]

Parmesan cheese and Worcestershire sauce are used to add MSG to western dishes.