... or "umami" receptors on our tongue, enhancing the savory flavor of these foods. Monosodium Glutamate 99%1. Appearance: White ,bright , ... can enhance other taste-active compounds, improving the overall taste of certain foods..3 MSG mixes well with meat, fish, ... improves the pleasantness only in the right concentration: an excess of MSG is unpleasant. The optimum concentration varies with the type ...