What is the effect of drinking MSG and beer together?

MSG is a seasoning that makes dishes taste more delicious. Many people say that adding MSG to beer can be an aphrodisiac. In fact, this is a rumor. It is an unscientific statement. Beer is an alcoholic beverage, but the alcohol content is relatively low. Many people like to drink beer. Beer should be consumed in moderation on a daily basis to avoid alcohol poisoning. So what is the effect of drinking beer and MSG together? Let’s take a look at it next.

1. What are the effects of MSG and beer?

In fact, adding MSG to beer not only has no effect, but is also very harmful to the stomach. It is not an aphrodisiac, but a formula that causes poisoning. The amino acids in MSG do change the properties of some things in alcohol, so don't try it lightly. After research, experts found that if MSG is added to beer, it will form many toxic substances.

The main ingredient of MSG is monosodium glutamate. In addition to being a good assistant for seasoning, MSG can decompose glutamate during digestion. The latter can be converted into an inhibitory neurotransmitter through enzyme catalysis in the brain tissue. When too much MSG is consumed, this inhibitory neurotransmitter will inhibit various nerve functions in the human body, resulting in a series of symptoms such as dizziness, headache, drowsiness, muscle cramps, etc. Some people may also become anxious and flustered; some people with more sensitive constitutions may even feel bone pain and muscle weakness.

2. Correct use of MSG

MSG, also known as sodium glutamate, is not only non-toxic, but also has certain nutritional effects. However, if used improperly, it will not only lose its flavor, but also be harmful to the human body. Therefore, the following five points should be noted when using MSG:

1. Pay attention to the temperature of the product. MSG will turn into charred sodium glutamate at a high temperature of 120 degrees, which not only loses its flavor and nutrition but also becomes toxic. Therefore, it should not be used when frying foods or stir-frying over high heat. The suitable temperature for adding MSG is 70~80 degrees, at which time the flavor is the strongest.

2. Pay attention to the delivery time. It is best to add it before the soup is served. Do not add it in advance, and do not add it at the same time as the ingredients or during cooking. Do not use MSG when marinating or stewing vegetables.

3. Pay attention to the moderation. It is not necessary to use it every day or with every dish to prevent dependence. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the United Nations Expert Committee on Food Additives stipulate that the daily allowable intake (excluding those originally present in food) is 120 mg per kilogram of body weight, which means that a person weighing 50 kilograms is allowed to consume 6 grams per day. MSG should not be used in baby food for babies under 4.3 months old.

5. MSG does not taste good at low temperatures. When making cold dishes, you should use hot water at 70 to 80 degrees to dissolve the MSG and then pour it into the dish. Do not sprinkle MSG like salt, as this will prevent the MSG from dissolving and producing any flavor. It can also easily cause indigestion symptoms after consumption.

3. Notes

Excessive inhibitory neurotransmitters can also inhibit the secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone by the hypothalamus of the human body, hinder bone development, and the impact on children is particularly significant.