Here are a number of names that are used in place of "MSG". Company's are using these names instead of MSG (even though they are the same or contain MSG them selfs) so the user looking for MSG will not be able to find it.
These ALWAYS contain MSG
Glutamate, Glutamic acid , Gelatin,
Monosodium glutamate, Calcium caseinate, Textured protein,
Monopotassium glutamate, Sodium caseinate, Yeast nutrient,
Yeast extract, Yeast food, Autolyzed yeast,
Hydrolyzed protein,
any protein that is hydrolyzed
These OFTEN contain MSG
Carrageenan, Maltodextrin, Malt extract,
Natural pork flavoring, Broth, Malt flavoring,
Bouillon, Natural chicken flavoring, Soy protein isolate,
Natural beef flavoring, Ultra-pasteurized, Soy sauce,
Stock, Barley malt, Soy sauce extract,
Whey protein concentrate, Pectin, Soy protein,
Whey protein, Protease, Soy protein concentrate,
Whey protein isolate, Protease enzymes, Anything protein fortified,
Flavors(s) & Flavoring(s) , Anything enzyme modified, Anything fermented,
Natural flavor(s)
& flavoring(s) , Enzymes anything, Seasonings,
(the word "seasonings")
Adapted from
Continue to the link for more information on how to identify and find MSG.
These ALWAYS contain MSG
Glutamate, Glutamic acid , Gelatin,
Monosodium glutamate, Calcium caseinate, Textured protein,
Monopotassium glutamate, Sodium caseinate, Yeast nutrient,
Yeast extract, Yeast food, Autolyzed yeast,
Hydrolyzed protein,
any protein that is hydrolyzed
These OFTEN contain MSG
Carrageenan, Maltodextrin, Malt extract,
Natural pork flavoring, Broth, Malt flavoring,
Bouillon, Natural chicken flavoring, Soy protein isolate,
Natural beef flavoring, Ultra-pasteurized, Soy sauce,
Stock, Barley malt, Soy sauce extract,
Whey protein concentrate, Pectin, Soy protein,
Whey protein, Protease, Soy protein concentrate,
Whey protein isolate, Protease enzymes, Anything protein fortified,
Flavors(s) & Flavoring(s) , Anything enzyme modified, Anything fermented,
Natural flavor(s)
& flavoring(s) , Enzymes anything, Seasonings,
(the word "seasonings")
Adapted from
Continue to the link for more information on how to identify and find MSG.
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