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The claim

味の素は覚醒剤の親戚

Original review summary

The review identifies the claim as a remark in a video about Ajinomoto’s main ingredient, monosodium glutamate (MSG). It distinguishes MSG from stimulants and says international food-safety bodies have recognized MSG’s safety.[S1]

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Sources and attribution

  1. [S1] 日本ファクトチェックセンター original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026

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