Believed to cause hair loss, headaches, and heart palpitations, it’s no wonder monosodium glutamate or MSG scares Singaporeans silly. About 64% of us claim we avoid the flavour enhancer. But what do we really know about this ingredient we all love to hate? And are our opinions of it based on scientific fact or fallacy? Talking Point finds out if MSG is really that bad for you?

0:00 MSG's bad rep
4:17 The discovery of MSG
5:50 How is MSG made?
9:13 Does MSG really enhance food flavour?
13:35 Foods you didn't know contain MSG
16:32 Why do MSG cause side effects?
19:50 Recommended intake of MSG

About the show: Talking Point investigates a current issue or event, offering different perspectives to local stories and revealing how it all affects you.
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