Fascinating Food Facts

From “Excitotoxins: The Taste that Kills” by Russell L. Blaylock, M.D.

As discussed previously, the glutamate manufactures and the processed food industries are always on a quest to disguise MSG added to food. Below is a partial list of the most common names for disguised MSG. Remember also that the powerful excitotoxins aspartate and L-cysteine are frequently added to foods and according to FDA rules require no labels at all.

Additives that always contain MSG.

Monosodium Glutamate

Hydrolyzed vegetable Protein

Hydrolyzed Protein

Hydrolyzed plant Protein

Plant Protein Extract

Sodium Caseinate

Calcium Caseinate

Yeast Extract

Texturized Protein

Autolyzed Yeast

Hydrolyzed Oat Flour

Additives that frequently contain MSG:

Malt extract

Malt flavoring

Bouillon

Stock

Flavoring

Natural Flavoring

Natural Beef and Chicken Flavoring

Seasoning

Spices

Additives that may contain MSG or excitotoxins:

Carageenan

Enzymes

Soy Protein Concentrate

Soy Protein Isolate

Whey Protein Isolate

Protease enzymes of various sources can release excitotoxin amino acids from food protein.