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Basic Research
In adults and older adults, does consuming foods with umami compounds (such as MSG) change intake of those foods?
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Conclusion
Evidence suggests there is no clear association between consumption of foods with umami compounds (such as MSG) and change in intake of those foods.
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Grade: II
- Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
- Grade II is Fair;
- Grade III is Limited/Weak;
- Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
- Grade V is Not Assignable.
- High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
- Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
- Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
- Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
- Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
In adults, is consumption of foods with umami compounds (such as MSG) associated with changes in appetite-related sensations of hunger and fullness?-
Conclusion
Evidence suggests there is no clear association between consumption of foods with umami compounds (such as MSG) and changes in appetite-related sensations of hunger and fullness in adults.
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Grade: II
- Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
- Grade II is Fair;
- Grade III is Limited/Weak;
- Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
- Grade V is Not Assignable.
- High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
- Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
- Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
- Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
- Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
In adults and older adults, does liking and acceptability of foods with umami compounds (such as MSG) influence appetite?-
Conclusion
Limited evidence suggests liking and acceptability of foods with umami compounds (such as MSG) does not influence appetite in adults and older adults.
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Grade: II
- Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
- Grade II is Fair;
- Grade III is Limited/Weak;
- Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
- Grade V is Not Assignable.
- High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
- Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
- Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
- Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
- Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.
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Conclusion