Yes, KFC uses Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) as a flavor enhancer in some of its chicken products, including the Original Recipe chicken, as confirmed by their ingredient listings and reports from the Chicago Tribune and Mashed. MSG helps boost the savory taste, and it's listed as an ingredient in their seasoning blends for various items, notes KFC New Zealand and Healthline.
Original Recipe® Chicken Fresh chicken. Breaded in: Wheat flour, Salt, Monosodium glutamate, Spices, Dehydrated garlic, Modified milk ingredients, Dried egg white (Egg white, Baker's yeast, Citric acid). Cooked in: Canola oil (Dimethylpolysiloxane (Antifoaming agent), TBHQ). Contains: Wheat, Milk, Egg.
In Australia and New Zealand, no food additive — including MSG — is approved for use in food until its safety has been established by FSANZ. MSG and other glutamates are among a group of food additives that are generally permitted in foods, due to their safety.
Zaxby's, McDonalds, KFC, Jack in the Box, and Chick-fil -A all use MSG as a flavor-boosting ingredient in some of their most popular menu items.
Colonel Sanders' 11 secret herbs and spices are salt, dried thyme leaves, dried basil leaves, dried oregano leaves, celery salt, ground black pepper, dried mustard, paprika, garlic salt, ground ginger and ground white pepper. To adhere the coating to the chicken, you'll also need flour and a buttermilk and egg mixture.
The unhealthiest KFC item varies, but often includes high-calorie, high-fat options like the Family Potato Salad (over 1,200 calories/serving) or the Famous Bowl (around 710 calories), while large fried chicken pieces or loaded burgers (like the Zinger Tower) also rank high for fat and sodium, though chicken skin itself has unsaturated fats, making preparation key.
KFC's 7-Minute Policy, primarily in India, is an Express Pick-up service promising orders ready in 7 minutes or less for app/kiosk orders, with a free piece of chicken if they fail, ensuring speed and signature taste, but it's a limited-time offer or specific to certain locations/promotions. It's part of KFC's focus on quick, convenient service, backed by safety measures during its launch, and relies on customers showing the confirmation SMS to claim the offer.
Food manufacturers must declare when MSG is added, either by name or by its food additive code number 621, in the ingredient list on the label of most packaged foods. For example, MSG could be identified as: 'Flavour enhancer (MSG)', or.
McDonald's doesn't use MSG in its food that is on the national menu, and there are no updates from the company yet on whether the Crispy Chicken Sandwiches will be added to the menu permanently.
Alternatives to MSG
Ajinomoto Umami Seasoning 454g is the original monosodium glutamate (MSG) trusted by home cooks and chefs for over 100 years.
The most unhealthy fast food in Australia, based on energy and sodium content, is often cited as Red Rooster's Bacon & Cheese Rippa meal combo (Rippa roll, large fries, large Coke) due to its extremely high kilojoules (7730kJ) and sodium (4571mg), exceeding daily recommendations, while Hungry Jack's Double Smoky BBQ Angus burger is a top offender in the burger category for its energy density. These meals pack significant energy (kilojoules), fat, and salt, contributing heavily to daily intake, with Red Rooster and Hungry Jack's often topping reports for poor nutritional profiles.
No, MSG isn't inherently "worse" than salt; in fact, it contains about one-third the sodium of table salt, making it a tool to reduce overall sodium intake while boosting savory (umami) flavor, though it still contains sodium and some people report sensitivity, so moderation and labeling are key. While excessive sodium from any source is linked to health issues, MSG can enhance flavor, potentially lowering the need for more salt, but it's not a complete salt replacement, and potassium-enriched salts are another sodium-reducing option.
Note that MSG does, in fact, appear naturally in many foods, as it is the sodium component of the amino acids that make up protein. So, your Kentucky Fried Chicken will already contain MSG, but adding extra concentrate to the breading batter or the chicken itself gives it that extra flavorful oomph.
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No, KFC chicken isn't considered healthy as it's typically high in calories, saturated fat, sodium, and carbs due to being deep-fried and breaded, though it offers protein; healthier choices involve grilled options or moderation with sides like salads. While it provides protein, it often comes with unhealthy fats, low fiber, and added sodium, making it a less balanced choice than grilled chicken or homemade alternatives.
Note that MSG does, in fact, appear naturally in many foods, as it is the sodium component of the amino acids that make up protein. So, your Kentucky Fried Chicken will already contain MSG, but adding extra concentrate to the breading batter or the chicken itself gives it that extra flavorful oomph.
Yes, MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) is legal in Australia and considered safe by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) and other authorities, but must be declared on ingredient labels in packaged foods as 'MSG' or 'flavour enhancer 621', though some people experience mild sensitivities. While it's allowed in foods, labelling claims like "No Added MSG" are regulated, and MSG can occur naturally in foods like tomatoes and cheese.
Burger King adds Yeast Extract to their nuggets, which contains free glutamic acid - the main component of MSG.
Here are some of the other names for MSG that you might find on food labels: hydrolyzed protein. autolyzed yeast. monosodium salt.
MSG can cause headaches and other symptoms in some people. Drinking plenty of water can help flush MSG from your system. Avoid foods with added MSG if you are sensitive to it.
Our food recipes do not use added MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) and, based on information from our suppliers, MSG is not added to any of the ingredients we use. However, certain foods and ingredients naturally contain glutamate or glutamic acid (such as tomatoes, milk, cheese, mushrooms and certain yeasts and proteins).
KFC has arguably the most famous secret recipe in the world, and so we set out to celebrate the 11 herbs & spices in a unique way. Our idea was simple: hide an Easter egg in KFC's Twitter account by following only 11 people—six guys named Herb and all five Spice Girls.
USDA recommends using cooked chicken within three to four days, kept refrigerated (40°F or less). Refrigeration slows but does not stop bacterial growth.
For $4.99 at KFC (in the US, primarily in 2024), you typically got the "Taste of KFC Deals" Meal for One, which included two pieces of chicken (a drumstick and thigh), mashed potatoes with gravy, and a biscuit, part of their value menu to compete with other fast-food options, though prices and availability change. Sometimes they have had special $4.99 deals like a pot pie on Mondays or tenders boxes, but the classic offer was that two-piece meal.