Food seasoning, for short

MSG

This umami-boosting powder is often found in Asian cuisine and stands for monosodium glutamate.

This clue asks for a common food seasoning abbreviated to its initials. "MSG" stands for monosodium glutamate, a flavor enhancer often used in cooking and processed foods. The "for short" in the clue signals that the answer is an abbreviation rather than the full name. It’s a straightforward reference—no wordplay, just a well-known shorthand in food culture.