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Delicious: A History of Monosodium Glutamate, Umami, and the Dysphoric Sublime
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This book delves into the history of MSG, tracing its journey over the past century and examining how it has been perceived and utilized in various contexts.
It explores how MSG intersects with categories of food, drug, and toxin, and how it reflects broader societal issues such as race, nationality, and class.
The book also discusses the scientific discovery of umami as a distinct taste sensation and its impact on culinary culture.
It explores how MSG intersects with categories of food, drug, and toxin, and how it reflects broader societal issues such as race, nationality, and class.
The book also discusses the scientific discovery of umami as a distinct taste sensation and its impact on culinary culture.
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Mentioned in 1 episodes
Mentioned by Chloe Weiner at the end of the podcast as her forthcoming book on the history of MSG, umami, and the dysphoric sublime.
TASTE BUDDIES: The Origins Of Umami
Mentioned at the end of the podcast as an upcoming book about the history of umami.
Umami Mama
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Chloee Weiner
TASTE BUDDIES: Umami And The Redemption Of MSG
Mentioned in the podcast as an upcoming book about the history of umami.
Making Sense: The Umami Mama
