{"product_id":"ve-wong-msg","title":"Ve Wong MSG","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis cute, palm-sized box of MSG is the perfect size and format for trying this seasoning for the first time or keeping on hand for everyday cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts retro red-and-gold visage looks as if it were teleported straight from an old school Taiwanese gamadiam, and it was! Ve Wong is one of the most common brands of MSG found in Taiwanese general stores. From stir fries to soups, all you need is a pinch to subtly punch up the savory quality of your dish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMSG has commonly been thought to be unhealthy, but it occurs naturally in many foods, like tomatoes, parmesan cheese, soy sauce, and shiitake mushrooms. The powdered version is made by fermenting cane molasses and tapioca starch, and is placed into the same safety category as salt and probiotics by the US FDA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat said, don't use too much — not because it will give you a headache but because it might overpower the more subtle flavors of your dish. Use sparingly as a flavor enhancer to intensify the savoriness or meatiness of your soups and stews, stir-fries, braises, or anything else you’re looking to zhuzh up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes in an easy-to-use plastic bag. To store, simply keep the plastic bag inside the box and clip or tape it closed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting notes: 100% umami shards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yun Hai LLC (YHL)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46124978962666,"sku":"YHL-VW010100","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1487\/2774\/files\/yunhaimsgbox.png?v=1783964130","url":"https:\/\/pearlriver.com\/products\/ve-wong-msg","provider":"Pearl River Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}