hidden terms for MSG in foods?

Question

I heard there are hidden terms for MSG in alot of foods what are they?? I get horrbile migraines and i was told to elinmate any type of MSG intake.

Answer 1

I got migraine for years from both MSG and soy. After I eliminated everything on this list the migraines disappeared. I only get them if I slip up. Use an elimination diet to figure out which ones bother you. First eliminate anything which has MSG or Monosodium glutamate on the label then consider the following.

Definite Sources of MSG

autolyzed yeast
calcium caseinate
gelatin
hydrolyzed protein
sodium caseinate
yeast extract

Possible Sources of MSG

textured protein
carrageenan
vegetable gum
seasonings
spices
flavorings
natural flavorings
chicken flavoring
beef flavoring
pork flavoring
smoke flavoring
bouillon
broth
stock
barley malt
malt extract
malt flavoring
whey protein
whey protein isolate
whey protein concentrate
soy protein
soy protein isolate
soy protein concentrate
soy sauce
soy extract

This list is periodically updated by our members. Unfortunately, it is impossible to provide an all-inclusive list because the food industry is always inventing new labeling deceptions to confound consumers.

We also suggest elimination of the excitotoxin, aspartame (Nutrasweet ™ et al.), from your diet, as many people who react to one also react to the other.

It is also important to know that MSG can also be found (though not always) in vaccines, flu shots, IV solutions (as maltodextrin), and in vitamin supplements. MSG is always present in any gelatin-encapsulated vitamin or supplement.

Finally consider reading the book "The Whole Soy Story"- it details how much soy is transformed into MSG-like chemicals when it is processed.

Answer 2

FDA requires packaged foods to contain an ingredient statement which lists essentially every ingredient in the food.
Soy sauce, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, autolyzed yeast extract, and of course, monosodium glutamate, are all glutamate-rich ingredients. When used even in very small amounts, these valued ingredients significantly enhance the overall taste of the foods to which they are added, achieving the high-quality flavor that today's sophisticated consumer demands. When trying to determine whether a packaged food contains these glutamate-rich ingredients, all you need to do is look for their names in the ingredient statement.
By simply looking on the ingredient statement, you will be able to identify those products that are made with glutamate-rich ingredients.

Answer 3

Monosodiumglutimate