MSG basically IS glutamic acid, with Na+ ions. "MSG is the sodium salt of glutamic acid" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monosodium_glutamate http://en.wikipedia.

MSG basically IS glutamic acid, with Na+ ions. "MSG is the sodium salt of glutamic acid" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monosodium_glutamate http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monosodium_glutamate