Here is a microphotograph of MI-WON brand MSG crystals. Monosodium Glutamate is a popular food additive in Asian cuisine. The MSG crystals are roughly cylindrical in shape with a dimension of approx. 1.28mm long by 0.32 mm diameter and have a clear semi-transparent appearance.

One Response to “MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) Microphotograph”

1. Lisa Kramer says:

   September 14, 2010 at 1:35 pm

   This is a great picture of MSG. I placed a link to your blog so my followers could see what MSG looks like up close. Thank you Andrew for the great picture.

   Lisa Kramer
   author of No MSG For Me Cookbook
   http://www.nomsgforme.com