MSG

[Caryn]

Everyone,

I've read some comments about malodextrin and the like in another topic. I personally have had a bad allergy toward MSG for years. Thought you might like to read a little of what I found in my research on the net:

 

 

http://www.truthinlabeling.org/hiddensources.html

 

 

IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE TOXIC EFFECTS OF MSG, YOU

SHOULD KNOW THAT:

 

--the new CHICKENPOX VACCINE CONTAINS MSG;

 

--SESAME STREET Pasta Shapes With Mini Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

FALSELY ADVERTISES "NO MSG" ON LABELS;

 

--Restaurants are being supplied with SOUP LABELED "NO MSG

ADDED" WITH MSG IN IT; and

 

--Gerber "Graduates" use MSG IN BABY FOOD.

 

HIDDEN SOURCES OF MSG

June 1, 1995

 

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

 

--Caryn

[Sunshine]

Caryn...

 

Wow! You and I must have been on the same websites last night!! Thank you for posting this, as I believe that it is a HUGE area of concern for our children.

 

We have been artificial etc... free for 1 1/2 years, but these hidden forms have been creeping into our diet without my knowledge. For example, my son's almond milk, which he occasionally used, contains carrageenan.

 

Our biggest mistake was in our son's multivitamin. We had been giving it to him UNDER THE DIRECTION OF A ND, yet we recently found out that it contains hidden aspartame, under the words 'aspartic_____ ' . Most children tolerate such minimal amounts without any problem, but kids with neurological difficulties can often have a reaction. MSG and aspartame are excitotoxins, and are difficult for our children to manage.

 

Sunshine

[patty]

Yes, i agree it is easy to have MSG in your diet w/o knowing due to labeling. For instance, some package food i come across labeled "No MSG", but if you look at the ingredient list, it has MSG written in another form.

 

Also, i am disappointed that even organic items, such as "Pacific chicken broth" has a few unwanted ingredients like natural chicken flavor!!

 

Patty