Foods With MSG That You Probably Didn’t Know About

Wondering which foods have MSG and what this substance is? Monosodium glutamate (MSG) isn’t just found in low quality Chinese food, it’s actually a common way to create that umami flavor cheaply in many convenience and processed foods. In fact, it’s been used to enhance the flavor of foods for over 100 years.

First invented by the Japanese biochemist Kikunae Ikeda in 1908, it was produced by a bacterial fermentation process similar to the production of yogurt. According to the FDA, it’s been deemed safe.

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What the FDA says about foods that contain MSG

“FDA considers the addition of MSG to foods to be “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS). Although many people identify themselves as sensitive to MSG, in studies with such individuals given MSG or a placebo, scientists have not been able to consistently trigger reactions.”

But even still, many people report sensitivities, most commonly headaches, chest pain, facial numbness, sweating, and swelling.

MSG doesn’t have any flavor on its own but when added to foods it blends and balances flavor. It adds a salty component with much less sodium. Many of the……

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