82-Year-Old 'Das Boot' Cameraman Will Finally Get Paid. In a landmark decision, a German court grants cinematographer Jost Vacano $540,000 in compensation and a share in the future profits for his contribution to the Oscar-nominated war drama.
Monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer and common ingredient in Chinese food. This substance is similar to glutamate, a chemical in the brain. Chinese restaurant syndrome refers to the set of symptoms, including chest pain, headache and sweating, that some people report after eating Chinese food.
The traditional Chinese food is based on ingredients that are easily accessible (read: fresh). Like Vietnamese, Chinese food is traditionally quite healthy, based on fresh foods prepared by stir-frying, poaching and steaming. Interesting bit of food trivia for you â in China, serving oily and fatty foods is a show of wealth and status.