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Monosodium glutamate, or MSG, is a common flavor enhancer that is safe, but can cause health concerns particularly in those who are sensitive to the ingredient. While most people associate the additive as being just in Asian foods, many would be surprised at how often MSG is added to the foods we eat every day.
Commercial MSG is produced by fermentation of starch, sugar beets, sugar cane or molasses. The fermentation process adds nitrogen to the carbohydrate through the use of a bacteria or yeast such as Brevibacterium, Micrococcus, or Arthrobacter. Through a report from the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has concluded that MSG is safe for most people when “eaten at customary levels.”
However, experts do acknowledge that there are people who have an MSG intolerance, which leads to symptoms such as headache, flushing, facial pressure or tightness, numbness and tingling in the face and neck, chest pain, nausea and weakness. It has even been linked to weight gain. These reactions are known as “MSG Symptom Complex.” Most symptoms are usually mild and do not require treatment. The best way to avoid these symptoms is to avoid foods that contain MSG.
But this isn’t as easy as it sounds. Some foods may contain monosodium glutamate even though their food labels do not expressly state this. Care2, a Healthy and Green Living website, notes that MSG is added to many more foods than we realize, including soups, bottled sauces and salad dressings, protein powders, and even baby foods and infant formulas.
Also, even foods that contain the disclaimer “No MSG” or “No Added MSG” may still contain glutamate, the primary amino acid found in MSG, which is naturally occurring in some foods such as tomatoes, fermented soy products, yeast extracts, and sharp cheeses. We also consume some free glutamate when we consume animal products such as beef, chicken and pork.
Completely eliminating monosodium glutamate from the diet may not be possible, but by choosing foods carefully, you can limit intake to a more reasonable amount. Look for the following ingredients listed on the food label as they always contain MSG:
· Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, Hydrolyzed Plant Protein, or Hydrolyzed Protein
· Plant protein extract
· Sodium caseinate, Calcium caseinate
· Yeast extract, Autolyzed yeast
· Hydrolyzed oat flour
The following ingredients frequently (but not always) contain MSG:
· Malt extract, Malt Flavoring
· Bouillon, Broth, Stock
· Flavoring, Natural Flavoring, Natural Beef or Chicken Flavoring
· Seasoning, Spices
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