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Consumer Information Center This activity has been established with the communicated objective to be a main of contact directly to consumers which immediately acquire real information as the complaint, suggestion, inquiry include the providing of accurate products information. In addition to building up the good relationship and good understanding to consumers, received information will be integrated to concerning parties for a better improvement for consumers’ satisfaction.

CIC Contact Channel :
Consumers contact via indicating on Product label
Telephone : 1-800-888333 (Free call), 0-2248-7444 www.ajinomoto.co.th

FAQ

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: Is MSG safe for infants?

Yes. Scientific studies show that infants metabolise MSG in just the same way as adults. In fact, human breast milk contains a much higher level of glutamate than cow\’s milk. Please see Free Glutamate Content in Food Table

: Is MSG safe?

Yes. Several international organizations such as JECFA, EU, the United States? FDA clearly that MSG used in prepared foods or as a condiment is safe for humans of all ages.

: Is the amount of glutamate added to foods for flavor far greater

The glutamate added to foods for flavor represents only a small fraction of the total amount of glutamate consumed in the average daily diet. The average person consumes between 10 and 20 grams of glutamate daily. The average added intake of glutamate from MSG amounts to just 0.5 - 1.5 grams per day.

: Does MSG allow food manufacturers to substitute inferior or poor

No. MSG can only enhance the original taste of good food.

: Will the addition of more MSG make food taste better?

The taste of MSG, like the taste of salt, has a self-limiting characteristic. Only a small amount of MSG is needed to achieve optimum flavor. Further addition of MSG has little or no beneficial effect.