Puffiness is both visual and physical. I think that it's possible to feel puffiness, but not see too much puffiness - although I agree that the physical effect is likely there, too.
With Chinese/Asian food (not so much with Japanese food), you need to know if they use MSG. Monosodium glutamate is a popular flavor enhancing ingredient, and was also the main ingredient in a steak seasoning. Because MSG causes adverse reactions in some people, yours truly included, a restaurant should state whether or not they use it.
There is also MSG in soy sauce. So, even though you may request no MSG, you might be getting some, anyway. If possible, request low sodium soy sauce. That might help.
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Puffiness is both visual and physical. I think that it's possible to feel puffiness, but not see too much puffiness - although I agree that the physical effect is likely there, too.
With Chinese/Asian food (not so much with Japanese food), you need to know if they use MSG. Monosodium glutamate is a popular flavor enhancing ingredient, and was also the main ingredient in a steak seasoning. Because MSG causes adverse reactions in some people, yours truly included, a restaurant should state whether or not they use it.
There is also MSG in soy sauce. So, even though you may request no MSG, you might be getting some, anyway. If possible, request low sodium soy sauce. That might help.
June 17, 2009 - 5:02pmThis Comment
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