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From: Bruce <Bruce@invalid.invalid>
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Subject: Re: I'm really starting to like this stuff
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:26:00 +1000
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On Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:08:54 +0000, dsi100@yahoo.com (dsi1) wrote:

>On Mon, 21 Apr 2025 23:44:19 +0000, Carol wrote:
>
>> dsi1 wrote:
>>
>>> The dirty little secret is that MSG is the main flavor component of
>>> ranch dressing. Without MSG, ranch dressing is just thinned down mayo.
>>> Americans crave umami - they just don't realize it.

That must be why they eat so many tomatoes.

>>> Of course, you never heard it from me.
>>
>> Try again.  Mine doesn't have any.  None of my few dressings do.
>
>I don't have to think again. Most people that make their own ranch
>dressing at home wouldn't think of adding MSG to it. The dirty little
>secret applies only to commercial ranch.

Walmart to the rescue.

<https://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-Classic-Ranch-Dressing-Dip-36-fl-oz/22282307>
A whole list of crap, but also... MSG.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hidden-Valley-Original-Ranch-Salad-Dressing-and-Topping-16-Ounce-Bottle/10451460
Unspeakable ingredients, but also... MSG.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ken-s-Steak-House-Ranch-Dressing-Topping-Spread-24-oz/10307551
Various waste products from scientific experiments, but also... MSG.

It's safe to say that dsi1 was correct.

-- 
Bruce
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