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KD’s Meshuga XXX Powder (UMAMI seasoning)

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KD’s Meshuga Powder (UMAMI seasoning)  was my first attempt at making a flavor enhancer, and it was the bomb. Everyone loved it, and I was pleased with it too, but then something happened. I started diving into science and research. After some experimentation and Holy-Crap Eye-Opening, I came up with this concoction. I'll get to it in a moment, but this explains why chips and nosh are so dang addicting.  We've all heard of MSG (MonoSodium-Glutamate) but have you heard of Disodium Guanylate (GMP) or Disodium-Inosinate (IMP)? All three are used together as flavor enhancers in many foods. You won't see the GMP or IMP without MSG because these three ingredients have a synergistic effect to enhance the flavor of food. MSG will work fine by its self, but the other two need MSG to work synergistically. This explains why nosh and chips are so damn good and addictive. It's not just nosh, chips mind you but fast-food and a multitude of products.  This is j