<p>Americans complaining of "Won Ton Soup Headaches" in the late 1960s gave MSG a bad reputation. But this controversial ingredient can be useful – and delicious – in the kitchen.</p>

Americans complaining of "Won Ton Soup Headaches" in the late 1960s gave MSG a bad reputation. But this controversial ingredient can be useful – and delicious – in the kitchen.

<p>Americans complaining of "Won Ton Soup Headaches" in the late 1960s gave&nbsp;MSG a bad reputation.&nbsp;But this controversial ingredient can be useful – and delicious – in the kitchen.</p>

The Truth Behind "Chinese Restaurant Syndrome"

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