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TASTE BUDDIES: Umami And The Redemption Of MSG

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Cultural Evolution: Unpacking Umami and MSG

This chapter examines how radical ideas can shift into mainstream cultural norms, using the history of monosodium glutamate and umami as a focal point. It encourages empathy and an understanding of diverse perspectives in the evolution of food perceptions and cultural principles.

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