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MSG triggers the (recently identified) [[taste bud]]s sensitive to [[umami]], one of the five [[basic tastes]]; this flavor is considered basic in Japanese and Chinese cooking (the word ''umami'' is Japanese), but not discussed as much in Western cuisine, where it is sometimes referred to as "savoury" or "more-ish". It is believed that "umami" taste buds respond specifically to glutamate in the same way that "sweet" ones respond to sugar. | MSG triggers the (recently identified) [[taste bud]]s sensitive to [[umami]], one of the five [[basic tastes]]; this flavor is considered basic in Japanese and Chinese cooking (the word ''umami'' is Japanese), but not discussed as much in Western cuisine, where it is sometimes referred to as "savoury" or "more-ish". It is believed that "umami" taste buds respond specifically to glutamate in the same way that "sweet" ones respond to sugar. | ||
'''MSG''' is known by [[chef]]s and other people who have experimented with this '''yummy chemical compound''' to make you lack control of voice | '''MSG''' is known by [[chef]]s and other people who have experimented with this '''yummy chemical compound''' to make you lack control of voice pitch thus rendering '''singing almost impossible''', providing for much [[karaoke]]-fun for everyone (else). | ||
Glutamic acid is one of the twenty [[amino acid]]s that make up human proteins; it is critical for proper cell function but not considered an essential nutrient because the body can manufacture it from simpler compounds. In addition to being one of the building blocks in [[protein synthesis]], it is also important in brain function, as an excitatory [[neurotransmitter]]. Free glutamic acid cannot cross the blood-brain barrier in appreciable quantities; instead it is converted into L-[[glutamine]], which the brain uses for fuel and protein synthesis. | Glutamic acid is one of the twenty [[amino acid]]s that make up human proteins; it is critical for proper cell function but not considered an essential nutrient because the body can manufacture it from simpler compounds. In addition to being one of the building blocks in [[protein synthesis]], it is also important in brain function, as an excitatory [[neurotransmitter]]. Free glutamic acid cannot cross the blood-brain barrier in appreciable quantities; instead it is converted into L-[[glutamine]], which the brain uses for fuel and protein synthesis. | ||