Dr. Nicole Shortt, BSc, ND (Naturopathic Physician)

Hidden Sources of MSG

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.

— Nicole Shortt, Naturopathic Physician

References:

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