Umami is MSG
The long and winding road of a fantasy-delivery device for our palates
The October announcement that Nissin, creator of “Cup o’ Noodles,” was switching from its iconic Styrofoam cups to more eco-friendly paper made headlines around the world. It’s a testament to how far the food has come since its introduction to the world in 1971. In advanced nations it is a ubiquitous form of …
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