see link msgtruth.org for independant scientific reports and findings on the addictive properties of msg. Msg was used in food since 1908 in USA, and recently,late 90's legislation was passed allowing msg to be added to food under the word "spices". You can buy msg in bulk, jars or cellophane bags of msg, at hindu or asain grocers.
Most people are not addicted to commercial food, pizza, kfc, etc., they are addicted to the narcotizing, sedative,valium like effect of the highly addictive msg.(scientists found msg fits same neural receptors as valium) see link below, for addictive properties of msg.
msgtruth.org
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