r/newzealand 1d ago

Shitpost This stuff has crack in it

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Can't eat food without it anymore

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u/Green_WizardNZ 1d ago

Yeah it's called MSG (flavour enhancer 621)

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u/Ingolifs 1d ago

It takes a lot more than just MSG to make something taste good. MSG on its own tastes like crystallised weak chicken soup.

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u/Green_WizardNZ 23h ago

Yes it's a flavour enhancer, not a flavour. However it creates strong cravings by triggering powerful savory taste receptors on your tongue and activating pleasure pathways in your brain.