─Which foods contain hidden MSG?─?

Question

I have Severe daily chronic Migraines.
I'm supposed to cut MSG from my diet.

Answer 1

Food label descriptors that contain enough MSG to serve as
common MSG-reaction triggers

These ALWAYS contain MSG:
Glutamate Textured protein
Monosodium glutamate Hydrolyzed protein
Monopotassium glutamate (any protein that is hydrolyzed)
Glutamic acid Yeast extract
Calcium caseinate Yeast food
Sodium caseinate Autolyzed yeast
Gelatin Yeast nutrient

These very OFTEN contain MSG:
Malt extract Flavors(s) & Flavoring(s)
Malt flavoring Natural flavor(s) & flavoring(s)
Barley malt Natural pork flavoring
Bouillon Natural beef flavoring
Stock Natural chicken flavoring
Broth Seasonings (the word "seasonings")
Carrageenan Soy sauce
Maltodextrin Soy sauce extract
Whey protein Soy protein
Whey protein isolate Soy protein isolate
Whey protein concentrate Soy protein concentrate
Pectin anything Protein fortified
anything Enzyme modified

These can be used to CREATE MSG:
Protease enzymes Protease Fungal protease Enzymes

Hidden MSG is not limited to use in food. MSG sensitive people have
reported reactions to soaps, shampoos, hair conditioners, and
cosmetics that contain hidden MSG. The most obvious common hiding
places are in ingredients called "hydrolyzed protein" and "amino
acids."

Drinks, candy, and chewing gum are also potential sources of hidden
MSG. Also, aspartic acid, found in aspartame (NutraSweet) ordinarily
causes MSG type reactions in MSG sensitive people. Aspartame is
found in some medications. Check with your pharmacist.

Binders and fillers for medications, nutrients, and supplements, both
prescription and non-prescription, including enteral feeding
materials and some fluids administered intravenously in hospitals,
may contain MSG.

Reactions to MSG are dose related, i.e., some people react to even
very small amounts of MSG while others usually only react to
relatively more. MSG-induced reactions may occur immediately after
contact or after as much as 48 hours.

There are additional ingredients that appear to cause MSG reactions
in ACUTELY sensitive people. A list is available for those
interested.

Truth in Labeling Campaign (TLC) PO Box 2532 Darien, IL 60561

Answer 2

When checking ingredients on products, if you see "natural flavoring" this can also be an indication of MSG. Lots of processed foods have it in them. Especially canned soups, Asian foods, sauces from a jar, snack foods, frozen foods, convenience foods. Become a label reader and ask in restaurants about MSG and Mono sodium Glutamate.

Update: I also find sulfites give me a horrible migraine and they are hidden lots of times in foods also, as a preservative. Just got one the other night from eating Philadelphia cream cheese, the vegetable flavored brand. When my migraine came on I looked through the ingredients of things I had eaten and sure enough it has sulfites in it as a preservative. Also, when I was on the pill, I would get horrible migraines. Sometimes cutting out cheese/milk helps too.

Good Luck in finding your sources and feel better!

Answer 3

Well, I can't tell you about foods. Of course it's recommended to drink more to prevent migraines. But in fact your body should be able to cope with standard foods.

Other solution: Go for a manual one-time treatment called Atlasprofilax. The effect on the self-healing power of the body is simply amazing - own experience. :-)

At present, the treatment is available in California and Europe only, costing about 200 Dollars. Good luck!

Answer 4

I luv this question. Beef Jerky
Ramen noodles (the flavoring packets)
Bullion
Soy Sauce
T.V dinners
KFC chicken
A lot of Fast food food


Nice avatar.

Answer 5

I try my best to stay away from foods with MSG, most chinese restaurants don't use MSG anymore.

Answer 6

Chinese foods - you can almost always ask for no salt, no MSGs there though.

Answer 7

chinese food and most lays and pepsico products are most common ways we get our MSG

Answer 8

processed foods.

Answer 9

potato fries!