Hidden Sources of MSG

August 31, 2010 • Healthy Living

Additives that always contain MSG:

  • Monosodium Glutamate
  • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
  • Hydrolyzed Protein
  • Hydrolyzed Plant Protein
  • Plant Protein Extract
  • Sodium Caseinate
  • Calcium Caseinate
  • Yeast Extract
  • Textured Protein
  • Autolyzed Yeast
  • Hydrolyzed Oat Flour

Additive that frequently contain MSG:

  • Malt extract
  • Malt Flavouring
  • Bouillon
  • Broth
  • Stock
  • Flavouring
  • Natural Flavouring
  • Natural Beef or Chicken Flavouring
  • Seasoning
  • Spices

Additives that may contain MSG or excitotoxins:

  • Carrageenan
  • Enzymes
  • Soy Protein Concentrate
  • Soy Protein Isolate
  • Whey Protein Concentrate

Protease enzymes of various sources can release excitotoxin amino acids from food proteins.

References: Blaylock, Russell. Excitotoxins: The Taste that Kills. Health Press, 1997.