Is there MSG in green vegetables?

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer that is commonly used in cooking.

Green vegetables naturally contain glutamic acid, the main component of MSG.

However, the amount of glutamic acid in green vegetables is much lower than the amount found in MSG.

- For example, 100 grams of broccoli contains about 100 milligrams of glutamic acid, while 1 gram of MSG contains about 1,000 milligrams of glutamic acid.

Some MSG is produced naturally by bacteria in the process of preparing vegetables. Vegetables do not contain MSG; however, if they are frozen or canned, they may contain MSG.

In addition, some green vegetables may be treated with MSG as a flavor enhancer during processing or preparation, especially if they are packaged or canned. Therefore, it is important to check the ingredient list on packaged or canned green vegetables to determine if MSG has been added.

In conclusion, green vegetables do not naturally contain MSG, but they may contain it if they have been treated with MSG during processing or preparation.