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Mar 2023
42m 29s

Is MSG Actually Bad For You?

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Today, Josh and Nicole talk about the magical flavor dust, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) and its various uses in the Mythical Kitchen and their personal recipes! Is it actually bad for you? Check out the full episode now!The Strange Case of Dr. Ho Man Kwok - https://news.colgate.edu/magazine/2019/02/06/the-strange-case-of-dr-ho-man-kwokLeave us a voicemail at ( ... Show More
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