dsi1 wrote:
> It's pretty easy for me to detect in certain foods.
> If potato/mac salad doesn't have MSG, it feels like
> there's a big hole in the flavor. At the local restaurants
> it's about 50/50 with MSG/no MSG
> My guess is that people don't put MSG in potato salad on the mainland.

I never make potato salad. I do like the flavor of MSG and even bought a
small container of it 2-3 years ago. Still haven't used it. I never
think to use it plus I'm not even sure what to add it to anyway.