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So good, even without cheese

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[-] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago

Is that rooted in its umami or what is the relation between umami and msg?

[-] Kolanaki@pawb.social 3 points 5 days ago

IIRC, MSG is one of the compounds that gives food an umami flavor. It at least brings out the food's natural umami-ness when used as a spice.

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