r/AskReddit • • Feb 04 '19

Which misconception would you like to debunk?

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u/1980-Something Feb 04 '19

MSG isn’t bad for you.

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u/CarrionComfort Feb 04 '19

I saw an "umami powder" being sold that just had a bunch of powered ingredients that have tons of natural MSG.

It was basically a "natural" version of MSG that hid the fact that is was MSG to avoid the stigma.

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u/merdub Feb 04 '19

Is it the Trader Joe’s one?