"Ac'cent: Crystals of 99+% Pure Monosodium Glutamate" Product Package, 1947-1955
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Monosodium glutamate (MSG) was first prepared in 1908 by Japanese chemist Dr. Kikunae Ikeda to achieve the distinctive umami taste found in sea kelp. American manufacturers began importing it for use in the late 1920s to meet demand from the military and pre-packaged food industries. In 1947, the first U.S. brand -- Ac'cent -- was introduced to bring MSG to home kitchens.
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) was first prepared in 1908 by Japanese chemist Dr. Kikunae Ikeda to achieve the distinctive umami taste found in sea kelp. American manufacturers began importing it for use in the late 1920s to meet demand from the military and pre-packaged food industries. In 1947, the first U.S. brand -- Ac'cent -- was introduced to bring MSG to home kitchens.
Artifact
Packaging
Date Made
1947-1955
Creators
International Minerals and Chemical Corporation
Place of Creation
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Creator Notes
Manufactured by the Amino Products Division of the International Minerals and Chemical Corporation of Chicago, Illinois.
Keywords
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Home Arts
Object ID
78.99.11.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Color
Red
Silver (Color)
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 2.5 in
Width: 1.625 in
Depth: 1.125 in
Inscriptions
on front of can: NET WT. 1 OUNCE / Ac'cent(R) MAKES / FOOD FLAVORS SING / CRYSTALS OF 99+% PURE / MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE / Produced by / Amino Products / Division / INTERNATIONAL MINERALS & CHEMICAL CORP., / CHICAGO, ILL., U.S.A. on back of can: DIRECTIONS FOR DAILY USE / AC'CENT heightens eating / pleasure by bringing out the best / natural flavors in many basic / foods. Unline other seasonings, / it improves flavor without add- / ing flavor. Simply add to recipes / - season and cook as usual. / Use 1/2 tsp. AC'CENT in - 1-lb. / meat, or 6 servings vegetables, / or 1 cup gravy, or 1 cup salad / dressing, or 6 servings soup. / AC'CENT is produced solely / from vegetable or cereal / sources. It keeps indefinitely. / INTERNATIONAL MINERALS & CHEMICAL CORP., / CHICAGO, ILL., U.S.A. on side of can: KEEP HANDY / WITH YOUR / COOKING SALT / AND PEPPER / REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF MONEY / Guaranteed by / Good Housekeeping / IF NOT AS ADVERTISED THEREIN on side of can: BRINGS OUT NATURAL FLAVORS / MAKES FOOD FLAVORS SING
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