Names for MSG

[plantsower]

I found this article that has extensive alternate names for MSG near the bottom of the page.   I copied it for when I go shopping and have to read ingredients now and then.  Hope it helps.  

https://web.archive.org/web/20170922123341/http://www.freshideamama.com/msg-what-it-ishellip-where-it-is-foundhellip-how-to-avoid-it

 

I also put it into an alphabetizing utility to make it easier.  https://alphabetizer.flap.tv

 

[SugarcubeOD]

4 minutes ago, plantsower said:

I found this article that has extensive alternate names for MSG near the bottom of the page.   I copied it for when I go shopping and have to read ingredients now and then.  Hope it helps.  

https://web.archive.org/web/20170922123341/http://www.freshideamama.com/msg-what-it-ishellip-where-it-is-foundhellip-how-to-avoid-it

 

I also put it into an alphabetizing utility to make it easier. https://alphabetizer.flap.tv

 

This link does not work.

[plantsower]

Oh nuts.   Well,  here is the list then.

 

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)
Hydrolyzed corn gluten
Natrium glutamate (natrium is Latin/German for sodium)

These OFTEN contain MSG or create MSG during processing 
Carrageenan
Maltodextrin
Malt extract
Natural pork flavoring
Citric acid
Malt flavoring
Bouillon and Broth
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
Natural flavor(s) & flavoring(s)
Seasonings (the word “seasonings”)
 

 

[SugarcubeOD]

Thanks for posting.  So for the purposes of the program, it's ADDED MSG that is not allowed.  MSG does occur naturally in foods so things like gelatin are going to have it and yeast extract naturally contains glutamic acid.  For people with high sensitivity to MSG reactive foods, this is a great list of foods to avoid and many of them in the 'may contain or create' list are off limits for the purpose of the program anyway.

[plantsower]

So if something says "gelatin" in the nutritional section but not the bottom with other ingredients like preservatives, it's okay?   I see citric acid on the bottom list even though the book says we can have it.

[ShannonM816]

I'm not sure gelatin would be listed in the nutritional section of most foods. Gelatin is what you get when you boil animal bones in water, it's what makes homemade broth get thick and, well, gelatinous when you put it in the fridge to cool. In general it is fine for whole30 purposes, as long as there's nothing non compliant added to it. 

If someone is very sensitive to msg, they might also be sensitive to broth, even if there's no msg added to it. 

It is great that you're wanting to be as informed as possible,  but remember that for whole30 purposes, it is enough to follow the rules and information you can download here:  https://whole30.com/pdf-downloads/. If you feel like your research is adding to your experience, keep going, but if at any point you feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information out there, it is okay to just decide what you are going to follow based on what makes sense to you, do that for a few weeks or a month or so, and then evaluate if you think there are changes you could make to improve your experience. 

[plantsower]

Thanks, Shannon.    That list I posted was helpful but really did make me overthink it.   Thanks for the link, too.