HIDDEN SOURCES OF PROCESSED FREE GLUTAMAIC ACID (MSG):

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HIDDEN SOURCES OF PROCESSED FREE GLUTAMAIC ACID (MSG):
INGREDIENTS THAT 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 or fermentation. 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
Glutamate Monosodium glutamate Monopotassium glutamate Yeast extract (any) Hydrolyzed protein	Glutamic acid Calcium caseinate Sodium caseinate Yeast food Hydrolyzed corn gluten	Gelatin Textured protein Yeast nutrient Autolyzed yeast Natrium glutamate    (Latin/German for sodium)

These OFTEN contain MSG or create MSG during processing

Carrageenan Bouillon and Broth Stock Whey protein concentrate Whey protein Whey protein isolate Soy sauce Soy sauce extract Soy protein (any) Fortified protein (anything) Fermented

Flavors(s) & Flavoring(s) Natural flavor(s) & flavoring(s) Natural pork flavoring Natural beef flavoring Maltodextrin Citric acid Natural chicken flavoring (anything) Ultra-pasteurized Barley malt Pectin

Protease Protease enzymes (anything) Enzyme modified Enzymes (anything) Pre-basted poultry Malt extract Malt flavoring Soy protein isolate Soy protein concentrate Seasonings (the word "seasonings")

 
    The not so new game is to label hydrolyzed proteins as pea protein, whey protein, corn protein, wheat protein, soy protein, etc. If a pea, for example, were whole, it would be identified as a pea. In "pea protein," the pea has been hydrolyzed, at least in part, producing processed free glutamic acid (MSG).

    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."
     MSG reactions have been reported from produce (especially very large potatoes) fertilized and/or sprayed with MSG-containing products.
     Low fat and no fat milk products often include milk solids that contain MSG.  Low fat and no fat versions of ice cream and cheese may not be as obvious as yogurt, milk, cream, cream cheese, cottage cheese, etc., but they are not an exception.
     Protein powders contain glutamic acid (processed free glutamic acid--MSG).  Glutamic acid is not always named on labels of protein powders.
     Drinks, candy, and chewing gum are potential sources of hidden MSG and of aspartame and/or 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.
     Some people react to even very small amounts of MSG. MSG-induced reactions may occur immediately after ingestion or after as much as 48 hours.
     By FDA definition, all MSG is "naturally occurring." "Natural" doesn't mean "safe."  "Natural" only means that the ingredient started out in nature.

There are additional ingredients that appear to cause MSG reactions in ACUTELY sensitive people. A list, called the ADDENDUM, is available by request.

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