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Re:It's the Umami – Why the Truth About MSG is So Easy to Sw... by 21echoes on Saturday November 09, 2013 @08:02PM (#6704505)
probably because it's a japanese word and the rest are english?
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Re:It's the Umami – Why the Truth About MSG is So Easy to Sw... by downer99 on Sunday November 10, 2013 @04:33AM (#6705865)
It seems strange that there wouldn't be an English word to describe what MSG tastes like.

In general, I think MSG simply tastes salty, even though I understand and agree that it doesn't precisely taste like a salt.

MSG doesn't have a flavor unfamiliar to western cuisine. Chicken soup has flavors that fall within the realm of MSG (even without the MSG found in canned soups). Gravies too.

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Re:It's the Umami – Why the Truth About MSG is So Easy to Sw... by 21echoes on Monday November 11, 2013 @12:18AM (#6710085)
"savory" i think is the english term normally used
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