The natural free glutamates in mushrooms are not to be confused with the monosodium glutamate (MSG) sometimes added to foods as a flavour enhancer. There is no MSG in mushrooms.
You can now see why mushrooms are the flavour that everyone enjoys, and they are a very successful substitute for meat. We sometimes consider mushrooms as the meat-eater’s vegetarian choice. It also helps understand why mushrooms complement so many meat dishes.
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