Deciphering the various "legends" about "beer and MSG"

There are too many rumors on the Internet about what "beer plus MSG" will become. Some say it will turn into poison, some say it will turn into arsenic, and some say it will turn into an aphrodisiac. . . Let’s find out the truth together!

Beer is the oldest alcoholic beverage consumed by mankind and the third most consumed beverage in the world after water and tea. Beer was introduced to China in the early 20th century and is a foreign type of alcohol. Beer was translated into Chinese based on the English word Beer, and it is called "beer" in Chinese, and it is still used today. Beer is a low-alcohol wine rich in carbon dioxide that is brewed from barley malt, hops and water through yeast fermentation. Most of the beers sold internationally now contain additional ingredients. Some countries stipulate that the total amount of auxiliary raw materials used should not exceed 50% of the malt used. In Germany, except for exported beer, no auxiliary raw materials are used in beer sold domestically. In 2009, Asia's beer production was about 58.67 million liters, surpassing Europe for the first time to become the world's largest beer producer.

MSG is a type of seasoning whose main ingredient is monosodium glutamate. The main function of MSG is to increase the flavor of food. It is most commonly used in Chinese cuisine and can also be used in soups and sauces.

When MSG is added to beer, carbon dioxide and sodium glutamate react chemically, causing the alcohol content in the beer to increase. Drinking beer with MSG will not lead to the exaggerated effects described on the Internet, but it is not recommended for citizens to drink it in this way!

I don't know who "invented" the way of drinking "beer and MSG", and I don't know who spread the exaggerated consequences of mixing the two. Although it is not true, I still want to tell friends who like to pursue the excitement of drinking that they should drink in moderation using conventional methods!