Here is a list of ingredients that are additives known as monosodium glutamate (MSG) or free glutamates that may be in your food without listing the words “monosodium glutamate” or “free glutamate” in the ingredients. You could be consuming these additives in any foods that list any of the following as ingredients.
enzyme modified
anything fermented
anything that is protein fortified
anything that is ultra pasteurized
autolyzed yeast
barley malt
broth
bouillon
calcium caseinate
carrageen
flavoring
natural flavoring
gelatin
hydrolyzed oat flour
hydrhydrolyzed vegetable
olyzed protein
malt extract
maltodextrin, natural flavors
pectin
plant protein extract
potassium glutamate
sodium caseinate
soy protein
soy sauce
stock
textured protein
whey protein
yeast extract
yeast food
The FDA says labels must identify MSG. However, if glutamate comes from any other source the manufacturer is not required to label the product as containing MSG. It’s a pretty grey area to be sure.
There is more information about MSG at www.healthycookingjournal.com and also www.selfreliancetoday.com. explains just what MSG is in depth. Check them out. The more you know the healthier your food will be.
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