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Monosodium Glutamate Flavor Enhancer

According to truthinlabeling.org the following ingredients ALWAYS contain monosodium glutamate,a flavor enhancer recognized by the FDA as "naturally occurring."("Natural" means that the ingredient started out in nature.) Those sensitive to MSG need to read the labels on packaged "healthy snacks" and watch for the following; glutamate, Glutamic acid, Gelatin, Calcium caseinate, Textured protein, Monopotassium glutamate, Sodium caseinate, Yeast nutrient, Yeast extract, Yeast food, Autolyzed yeast, Hydrolyzed protein(any protein that is hydrolyzed). Hydrolyzed corn gluten, Natrium glutamate (natrium is Latin/German for sodium.)

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