Maggi seasoning... how does it taste?

[Russellkhan]

Originally Posted by mcnerd

I don't make any connection of MSG (which I hate) with hydrolyzed plant protein defined as a protein obtained from various foods (like soybeans, corn or wheat), then broken down into amino acids by a chemical process called acid hydrolysis.

Well, I'm not an expert or anything, but this is the first place where I read it. I looked on answers.com to see what they had to say about hydrolyzed protein, but they just quoted the Wikipedia page I linked above.

[jpmcgrew]

It's still very popular in Germany I remember my grandmother using it when I was little. You can get the original Maggi not the kind from China from here German food from GermanDeli.com

[jennyema]

Originally Posted by mcnerd

I don't make any connection of MSG (which I hate) with hydrolyzed plant protein defined as a protein obtained from various foods (like soybeans, corn or wheat), then broken down into amino acids by a chemical process called acid hydrolysis.

Both MSG and hydrolyzed plant protein contains free glutamic acid -- it's what acts as a flavor enhancer. UMAMI.

Many foods have naturally occurring free glutamic acid -- mushrooms, tomatoes, some cheeses, anchovies.

[deelady]

I use maggi cubes to make stock for soups.

[Billdolfski]

From what little I've used it, I'd almost call it an "Asian Kitchen Bouquet." It's mostly concentrated vegetable flavor, isn't it?

[B'sgirl]

I use Maggi seasoning in green salsa. I don't know what it tastes like plain, but it's great in the salsa!

[mcnerd]

I cannot visualize an Asian connection with Maggi Seasoning or Kitchen Bouquet.

[jennyema]

Originally Posted by mcnerd

I cannot visualize an Asian connection with Maggi Seasoning or Kitchen Bouquet.

You can buy Maggi seasoning in just about any asian market. People sub it for soy sauce. They even make a "Maggi -- Taste of Asia" line of products.

"Maggi® Seasoning is an extremely versatile sauce made from the natural extract of pure vegetable proteins. Made in China, this sauce features a distinctive flavor and aroma, which adds zest and depth to soups, salads, and vegetables with just a few dashes. An excellent sauce for marinating, stir-frying, and dipping, Maggi® Seasoning is made naturally without any food preservatives."

[jpmcgrew]

This is the original Maggi from Germany
Maggi Wuerze 1000g (German Maggi Seasoning)

This explains the Maggi products, they make products to suit many different countries around the world
Maggi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[Lance Bushrod]

We have lovage in our herb garden that we brought back from Germany in 93 and have given plants to many friends. It's wonderful in soup but a little bit goes a long way.

Our sorrel is already sprouting.