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Hidden Sources of MSG
Autolyzed, hydrolyzed, glutamate, glutamic acid, hydrolyzed, autolyzed
HIDDEN SOURCES
OF PROCESSED FREE GLUTAMIC ACID (MSG)
NAMES OF INGREDIENTS THAT CONTAIN ENOUGH MSG
TO SERVE AS COMMON MSG-REACTION TRIGGERS
The MSG-reaction is a reaction to free glutamic acid that occurs in food as a
consequence of manufacture. MSG-sensitive people do not react to protein (which
contains bound glutamic acid) or any of the minute amounts of free glutamic acid that
might be found in unadulterated, unfermented, food.
These ALWAYS contain MSG:
These OFTEN contain MSG or create MSG during processing
In ADDITION...
The new game is to label hydrolyzed proteins as pea protein, whey protein, corn protein,
etc. If a pea, for example, were whole, it would be identified as a pea. Calling an ingredient
pea protein indicates that the pea has been hydrolyzed, at least in part, and that
processed free glutamic acid (MSG) is present. Relatively new to the list are wheat protein
and soy protein.
Disodium guanylate and disodium inosinate are expensive food additives that work
synergistically with inexpensive MSG. Their use suggests that the product has MSG in it.
They would probably not be used as food additives if there were no MSG present.
MSG reactions have been reported to soaps, shampoos, hair conditioners, and
cosmetics, where MSG is hidden in ingredients that include the words "hydrolyzed,"
"amino acids," and "protein."
Low fat and no fat milk products often include milk solids that contain MSG.
Drinks, candy, and chewing gum are potential sources of hidden MSG and of aspartame
and neotame. Aspartic acid, found in neotame and aspartame (NutraSweet), ordinarily
causes MSG type reactions in MSG sensitive people. Aspartame is found in some
medications, including children's medications. Neotame is relatively new and we have not
yet seen it used widely. Check with your pharmacist.
Binders and fillers for medications, nutrients, and supplements, both prescription and non-
prescription, enteral feeding materials, and some fluids administered intravenously in
hospitals, may contain MSG.
According to the manufacturer, Varivax–Merck chicken pox vaccine (Varicella Virus Live),
contains L-monosodium glutamate and hydrolyzed gelatin both of which contain
processed free glutamic acid (MSG) which causes brain lesions in young laboratory
animals, and causes endocrine disturbances like OBESITY and REPRODUCTIVE
disorders later in life. It would appear that most, if not all, live virus vaccines contain MSG.
Reactions to MSG are dose related, i.e., some people react to even very small amounts.
MSG-induced reactions may occur immediately after ingestion or after as much as 48
hours.
Note: There are additional ingredients that appear to cause MSG reactions in ACUTELY
sensitive people. A list is available by request.
Remember: By FDA definition, all MSG is "naturally occurring." "Natural" doesn't mean
"safe." "Natural" only means that the ingredient started out in nature.
HIDDEN SOURCES
OF PROCESSED FREE GLUTAMIC ACID (MSG)
NAMES OF INGREDIENTS THAT CONTAIN ENOUGH MSG
TO SERVE AS COMMON MSG-REACTION TRIGGERS
The MSG-reaction is a reaction to free glutamic acid that occurs in food as a
consequence of manufacture. MSG-sensitive people do not react to protein (which
contains bound glutamic acid) or any of the minute amounts of free glutamic acid that
might be found in unadulterated, unfermented, food.
These ALWAYS contain MSG:
These OFTEN contain MSG or create MSG during processing
In ADDITION...
The new game is to label hydrolyzed proteins as pea protein, whey protein, corn protein,
etc. If a pea, for example, were whole, it would be identified as a pea. Calling an ingredient
pea protein indicates that the pea has been hydrolyzed, at least in part, and that
processed free glutamic acid (MSG) is present. Relatively new to the list are wheat protein
and soy protein.
Disodium guanylate and disodium inosinate are expensive food additives that work
synergistically with inexpensive MSG. Their use suggests that the product has MSG in it.
They would probably not be used as food additives if there were no MSG present.
MSG reactions have been reported to soaps, shampoos, hair conditioners, and
cosmetics, where MSG is hidden in ingredients that include the words "hydrolyzed,"
"amino acids," and "protein."
Low fat and no fat milk products often include milk solids that contain MSG.
Drinks, candy, and chewing gum are potential sources of hidden MSG and of aspartame
and neotame. Aspartic acid, found in neotame and aspartame (NutraSweet), ordinarily
causes MSG type reactions in MSG sensitive people. Aspartame is found in some
medications, including children's medications. Neotame is relatively new and we have not
yet seen it used widely. Check with your pharmacist.
Binders and fillers for medications, nutrients, and supplements, both prescription and non-
prescription, enteral feeding materials, and some fluids administered intravenously in
hospitals, may contain MSG.
According to the manufacturer, Varivax–Merck chicken pox vaccine (Varicella Virus Live),
contains L-monosodium glutamate and hydrolyzed gelatin both of which contain
processed free glutamic acid (MSG) which causes brain lesions in young laboratory
animals, and causes endocrine disturbances like OBESITY and REPRODUCTIVE
disorders later in life. It would appear that most, if not all, live virus vaccines contain MSG.
Reactions to MSG are dose related, i.e., some people react to even very small amounts.
MSG-induced reactions may occur immediately after ingestion or after as much as 48
hours.
Note: There are additional ingredients that appear to cause MSG reactions in ACUTELY
sensitive people. A list is available by request.
Remember: By FDA definition, all MSG is "naturally occurring." "Natural" doesn't mean
"safe." "Natural" only means that the ingredient started out in nature.
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