NYT Flavor enhancer, for short Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from July 14, 2024

Flavor enhancer, for short NYT Crossword Clue Answer

Let’s find the answers to Flavor enhancer, for short NYT for the July 14, 2024 edition of NYT crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 3 letters. Start with M and end with G, and the possible solutions are MAG, MEG, MSG.

The answer is MSG.

The crossword clue "Flavor enhancer, for short" corresponds to "MSG." MSG, or monosodium glutamate, is a food additive used to enhance the savory taste, known as umami, in various dishes. It is commonly found in Asian cuisine, soups, processed foods, and snacks. MSG works by stimulating certain taste receptors on the tongue, amplifying the natural flavors of food without adding a specific taste of its own.

Despite controversy over its safety in the past, numerous studies have found MSG to be generally safe for consumption in typical amounts, with the FDA classifying it as a food ingredient that is "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS). By including this clue, the crossword puzzle engages solvers to identify commonly abbreviated terms from the culinary world, highlighting the role of additives in enhancing taste and texture in food preparation.

This clue last seen in NYT Crossword Puzzle on July 14, 2024. You can also get all other NYT's Crossword clues hints and answers here.