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