Questions have been raised about the sodium content of MSG. Contrary to popular misconception, MSG does not contribute significant levels of sodium to the average daily diet. MSG contains only 1/3 the amount of sodium as salt (Nacl) and is used at levels far less than salt. Based on these two factors, MSG contributes about 1/20 – 1/30 the amount of sodium as salt to our daily meals. Human sensory tests have shown that when the salt level in food is reduced, food acceptability decreases. However, by using a small amount of MSG, sodium chloride intake can be reduced by as much as 20–30% while maintaining food acceptability.