{"id":58257,"date":"2011-11-04T01:00:39","date_gmt":"2011-11-04T06:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=58257"},"modified":"2011-11-04T09:48:17","modified_gmt":"2011-11-04T14:48:17","slug":"10-surprising-sources-of-msg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/11\/10-surprising-sources-of-msg\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Surprising Sources of MSG"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>By Michelle Schoffro Cook for Care2.com<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Considering that monosodium glutamate, or MSG as it is more commonly known, is linked to many serious health conditions, including: hormonal imbalances, weight gain, brain damage, obesity<\/a><\/strong>, headaches, and more, you may be shocked to learn how prevalent it is. MSG is almost always found in processed, prepared, and packaged foods. But, here are some lesser-known food sources of this harmful chemical.<\/p>\n

1. Soup<\/strong>\u2014Most soups, even most homemade soup, contains MSG, even if the cook swears it doesn\u2019t. That\u2019s because most soup bases, commercial stocks, and bouillon powder and cubes contain MSG.<\/p>\n

2. Spice Mixtures<\/strong>\u2014Love that cajun seasoning, TexMex rub, or other spice mixture? Most spice mixtures contain MSG\u2014frequently as autolyzed yeast or yeast extract.<\/p>\n

3. Infant Formula<\/strong>\u2014As terrible as it sounds, some infant formula actually contains MSG in one of its myriad disguises.<\/p>\n

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4. Soy \u201cMeat\u201d Products<\/strong>\u2014Many of the vegetarian burgers, hot dogs, sausages, or other meat alternatives contain textured vegetable protein (TVP), hydrolyzed vegetable protein or hydrolyzed plant protein, all of which usually contain MSG.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>5. Baby Food<\/strong>\u2014Shocking as it is, manufacturers of baby food often include glutamate, one of MSG\u2019s many guises\u2014as a flavor \u201cenhancer.\u201d<\/p>\n

6. Bottled Sauces<\/strong>\u2014Just gotta have your Thai, Teriyaki, or Jamaican Jerk sauce? Well, most bottled sauces contain MSG.<\/p>\n

7. Salad Dressings<\/strong>\u2014The salad dressing you\u2019re choosing could be negating any of the health benefits of eating salad, if you choose a bottled dressing that contains MSG. Bottled salad dressings may contain \u201cnatural flavor,\u201d \u201cspices,\u201d or \u201cseasoning,\u201d all of which can legally contain MSG.<\/p>\n

8. Salad Croutons<\/strong>\u2014Most croutons are flavored with bouillon, soup base, or \u201cnatural\u201d or artificial flavors that contain MSG.<\/p>\n

9. Protein Powder<\/strong>\u2014Many of the protein powders<\/a><\/strong> used for weight loss or muscle building, even those sold in health food stores can contain MSG, usually as hydrolyzed protein or hydrolyzed soy protein.<\/p>\n

10. Vaccines<\/strong>\u2014Many vaccines contains MSG or glutamate. The chickenpox and the measles, mumps, and rubella (M-M-R) vaccines are two common examples.<\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Are You Eating MSG Without Knowing It?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

7 Dangerous Food Additives to Avoid<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Understanding Food Additives, Preservatives and Dyes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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