Re: I'm really starting to like this stuff

On Tue, 22 Apr 2025 0:26:00 +0000, Bruce wrote:

On Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:08:54 +0000, dsi100@yahoo.com (dsi1) wrote:
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On Mon, 21 Apr 2025 23:44:19 +0000, Carol wrote:
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dsi1 wrote:
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The dirty little secret is that MSG is the main flavor component of
ranch dressing. Without MSG, ranch dressing is just thinned down mayo.
Americans crave umami - they just don't realize it.

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That must be why they eat so many tomatoes.
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Of course, you never heard it from me.

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Try again.  Mine doesn't have any.  None of my few dressings do.

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I don't have to think again. Most people that make their own ranch
dressing at home wouldn't think of adding MSG to it. The dirty little
secret applies only to commercial ranch.

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Walmart to the rescue.
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<https://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-Classic-Ranch-Dressing-Dip-36-fl-oz/22282307>
A whole list of crap, but also... MSG.
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https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hidden-Valley-Original-Ranch-Salad-Dressing-and-Topping-16-Ounce-Bottle/10451460
Unspeakable ingredients, but also... MSG.
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https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ken-s-Steak-House-Ranch-Dressing-Topping-Spread-24-oz/10307551
Various waste products from scientific experiments, but also... MSG.
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It's safe to say that dsi1 was correct.

The second dirty little secret is not only is MSG in ranch dressing,
it's in there in large amounts. It's quite intense. It's the reason that
people intensely love ranch dressing. Finally, the story can be told!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb6H14gVWjM