Some
manufacturers have also gone so far as to list "No MSG," "No Added MSG," or "No
MSG Added" on product labels when MSG is still present, but exists only as a
constituent in another ingredient!
MSG is Always In:
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Autolyzed yeast
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Calcium caseinate
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Gelatin
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Glutamate
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Glutamic acid
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Hydrolyzed protein
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Monopotassium glutamate
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Monosodium glutamate
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Sodium caseinate
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Textured protein
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Yeast extract
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Yeast food
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Yeast Nutrient
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MSG is
Often In:
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Barley Malt
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Bouillon
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Broth
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Carrageenan
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Enzyme-modified substances
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Flavoring
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Flavors
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Malt Extract
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Malt flavoring
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Maltodextrin
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Natural flavor/flavorings
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Natural pork/beef/chicken
flavoring
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Pectin
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Protein-fortified
substances
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Seasonings
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Soy protein
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Soy protein isolate or
concentrate
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Soy sauce
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Soy sauce extract
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Stock
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Vegetable gum
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Whey protein
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Whey protein isolate or
concentrate
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MSG Symptom
Complex did occur in people, particularly those who ate a large dose of MSG and
those with severe asthma. According to the FDA, MSG Symptom Complex results in:
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Numbness
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Burning sensation
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Tingling
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Facial pressure or
tightness
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Chest pain
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Headache
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Nausea
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Rapid heartbeat
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Drowsiness
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Weakness
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Difficulty breathing for
asthmatics
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