MSG

What is ผงชูรส (phǒng-chuu-rót), and why is it in so much Thai food? This episode looks at MSG: what it looks like, the brands you’ll find in Thai shops, and how it brings out salty and sour flavours (but never goes into Thai desserts). You’ll hear about common Thai beliefs around MSG, a real story of an allergic reaction serious enough to need a trip to hospital, and practical tips for enjoying Thai food if you’re sensitive to it.

Thai Vocabulary:
ผงชูรส (phǒng-chuu-rót) – MSG
รสกลมกล่อม (rót glom-glòm) – Well-rounded, savoury flavour
อาการแพ้ (aa-gaan pɛ́ɛ) – Allergic reaction
ชา (chaa) – Numb
ผลข้างเคียง (phǒn khâang-khiang) – Side effect

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