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Hidden Sources Of MSG
As discussed previously, the glutamate (MSG) manufacturers and the processed food industries are always on a quest to disguise the MSG added to food. Below is a partial list of the most common names for disguised MSG.
Remember also that the powerful excitotoxins, aspartate and L-cystine, are frequently added to foods and according to FDA rules require NO LABELING AT ALL.
MSG List to Print and Save ✂
Print out and save this invaluable list. Take it to the grocery store and begin to really read labels, even in the health food store. You will be surprised at how much MSG is hidden away in your favorite foods. No wonder they taste so good. Even if the label says "No MSG added" it will most likely be hidden in another ingredient.
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Food Additives that ALWAYS contain MSG
Glutamic acid (E 620) *2
Glutamate (E 620)
Monosodium glutamate (E 621)
Monopotassium glutamate (E 622)
Calcium glutamate (E 623)
Monoammonium glutamate (E 624)
Magnesium glutamate (E 625)
Natrium glutamate
anything “Hydrolyzed”
any “Hydrolyzed protein”
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Hydrolyzed Protein
Hydrolyzed Plant Protein
Plant Protein Extract
Sodium Caseinate
Calcium Caseinate
Yeast Extract
Textured Protein (Including TVP)
Autolyzed Yeast (Extract)
Hydrolyzed Oat Flour
Citric Acid E330
Corn Oil
Calcium caseinate, Sodium caseinate
Yeast extract, Torula yeast
Yeast food, Yeast nutrient, Nutritional yeast
Autolyzed yeast, Brewer's yeast
Gelatin
Textured protein
Whey protein
Whey protein concentrate
Whey protein isolate
Soy protein
Soy protein concentrate
Soy protein isolate
anything “Protein”
anything “Protein fortified”
anything "Protein concentrate"
anything "Protein isolate"
Zinc proteninate
anything "Proteninate"
Soy sauce
Soy sauce extract
Protease
anything “Enzyme modified”
anything containing “Enzymes”
anything “Fermented”
Vetsin
Ajinomoto
Xanthum (Xanthan) Gum E415
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Food Additives That FREQUENTLY Contain MSG
Bouillon
Broth
Stock
Flavoring
Natural Flavors/Flavoring
Natural Beef Or Chicken Flavoring
Carrageenan (E 407)
Bouillon and broth
Stock
any “Flavors” or “flavoring”
Natural flavor
Maltodextrin
Oligodextrin
Citric acid, Citrate (E 330)
anything “Ultra-pasteurized”
Barley malt
Malted barley
Pectin (E 440)
Malt extract
Seasonings
Soy milk (typically all GMO)
Soy lecithin (typically all GMO)
Spices
*1 Glutamic acid found in unadulterated protein does not cause adverse reactions. To cause adverse reactions, the glutamic acid must have been processed /manufactured, released from protein during processing, or come from protein that has been fermented.
*2 E numbers are use in Europe in place of food additive names.
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Food Additives That MAY Contain MSG Or Excitotoxins
Carrageenan
Enzymes
Soy Protein Concentrate
Soy Protein Isolate
Whey Protein Concentrate
Also: Protease Enzymes of various sources can release excitotoxin amino acids
from food proteins.
Corn starch
Corn syrup
Modified food starch
Lipolyzed butter fat
Dextrose
Rice syrup
Brown rice syrup
Milk powder
Reduced fat milk (skim; 1%; 2%)
most things “Low fat” or “No fat”
anything “Enriched”
anything “Vitamin enriched”
anything “Pasteurized”
Annatto
Vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
certain Amino Acid Chelates (Citrate, Aspartate, and Glutamate are used as chelating agents with mineral supplements.)
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