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Explore the troubling impact that wild, widespread misinformation is causing
As the pioneer of MSG, The Ajinomoto Group knows the impact that misinformation can have. That inspired us to conduct a nationwide survey to better understand the causes and societal consequences of misinformation in the U.S. and identify actions to bring people back to food as a source of joy, exploration, and cultural connection. The findings from the study have resulted in The Food Infodemic Report.
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The surprising stats and concerning impact of food misinformation
Who we heard from
A closer look at the survey respondents, who were selected to be representative of the U.S. population
3 ways to be a more informed eater
Yep, there’s still MSG misinfo
55 years after the term “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome” was coined, The Ajinomoto Group continues to use science to debunk MSG myths and misperceptions
Experts React
Dietitians, public health experts, and chefs respond to our report findings
Methodology
In the spring of 2024, The Ajinomoto Group fielded a 15-minute online survey in partnership with independent research firm YouGov. The survey was fielded from 4/24/24 to 4/26/24 among a representative sample of 3,034 U.S. General Consumers with a margin of error of +1.79% at the 95% level of confidence.
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