Is Maggi your comfort food? We have bad news for you. Your favourite two minutes fix for hunger pangs has come under fire after the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) tests proved that Maggi has monosodium glutamate (MSG) and lead more than what the permissible limit is.
According to reports, the test results showed Maggi contained 17 parts per million lead (PPM) of MSG, whereas the permissible limit is 0.01 PPM. According to Mayo Clinic, 'Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a kind of flavour enhancer that's usually added to Chinese food, canned vegetables, soups and meat.' The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified MSG as a food ingredient that's 'generally recognized as safe,' but its use remains controversial. MSG if it is beyond a particular limit can lead to headaches, sweating, burning on the face, neck and other areas. It can also cause to nausea and weakness. When MSG is consumed over a longer period of time, it can also damage the nervous system.
The internet is abuzz with comments since Maggi is one of the the go to snack option. However, Maggi India has replied to each and every concerned Maggi user with a standard tweet as follows:
Maggi replies to Twitteratti
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