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A food scientist and a dietician have expressed different views on the safety of food seasonings containing monosodium glutamate, commonly known as MSG.in separate interviews, Deputy Director, Food Technology Department and Head, Food Product Development Division, Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi, Lagos, Dr. Mrs. Funmi Oladunmoye, said MSG seasoning poses no health risk.
“Monosodium glutamate, MSG, is a flavour enhancer and is safe for human consumption,” the deputy director said.According to the FDA, MSG is the sodium salt of the glutamic acid. Glutamic acid is naturally present in our bodies, and in many foods and food additives. Oladunmoye added that “people need to know that MSG is very safe for consumption, with no detrimental effect to human health, if used in moderation.”She dispelled rumours that say MSG causes fibroid, noting also that it does not have any negative effect on weight loss.Olusola Malomo, said the use of MSG remains controversial.
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