Michael and his friends dined at a hibachi chain restaurant where Japanese dishes were grilled tableside by theatrical chefs.Afterward,Michael experienced facial flushing,chest pain,and throbbing headaches.His symptoms most likely were caused by which food additive?

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The symptoms described are consistent with a reaction to monosodium glutamate (MSG), which is a common flavor enhancer used in many Asian dishes. BHA, BHT, sulfites, and nitrites are preservatives commonly found in processed foods, but they are not typically associated with the symptoms described.

Michael and His Friends Dined at a Hibachi Chain Restaurant