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" It does not have a distinct taste of its own, and how it adds flavor to other foods is not fully understood. Many scientists believe that MSG stimulates glutamate receptors in the tongue to augment meat-like flavors."


well, having tasted it on its own the article is half right. MSG is an indescribable taste, but for damn sure you can tell something weird is on your tongue. I'd classify it as a new taste alltogether. The article is just stating that it's not sweet or salty or sour etc. I consider the stimulation of receptors in my tongue a taste.