MSG/hydrolized vegetable protein in "natural" foods

i read an article in a local natural healh publication this morning, about MSG/hydrolized vegetable protein, and its link to obesity, migraines, ADHD, autism and other problems. i get horrible migraines that are aggravated when i eat many processed foods. while cooking dinner this evening, i added a shake of a popular "natural" all-purpose seasoning, and noticed something familiar about the taste. i checked the label, and sure enough, hydrolized vegetable protien was the third ingredient! the ingredients list explained in parenthesis that the hydrolized vegetable protien was from soybeans. quite frankly i don't care it its from fucking soybeans, it's still MSG and i don't want it in my food!

the product was gaylord hauser's vegit. i was quite dismayed, i use spike and vegit regularly and thought gaylord hauser was a company i could trust. how many more so-called "natural" products is MSG hiding in? is anyone here familiar with the studies regarding MSG? can someone point me to a website?

 

http://www.truthinlabeling.com/


you wont like what you read

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http://www.holisticmed.com/msg/msg-sources.txt

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

 

Damn man, that's a lotta MSG. Still, I'm sure as hell not giving up Coke or cany bars anytime soon, so bring the MSG on bitches.

 

wow, drug addicts really are pathetic.

i use a bulk TVP in dishes like chili and goulash. am i correct in assuming that's probably loaded with MSG? are there any soy sauces that are safe? what about bragg's liquid aminos? the ingredients list only "bragg's formulated soy protein is from non-GMO cerified soybeans and purified water only." it then goes on to say how it's not fermented, has no chemical additives, blah blah blah. it's probably MSG, isn't it? i feel so betrayed!

 

Erm, actually I meant soda (Coke = Coca-Cola), Pepsi and such.

 

I have two bottles of soy sauce in my kitchen. One is a grocery store brand and it has hydrolized soy protein. The other is San-J Tamari soy sauce. It has water, soybeans, salt, alcohol (to preserve freshness) and wheat. It says it's "naturally brewed". I believe it is safe. More expensive of course, though.

 

What has the world come to.

 

MSG and other harmful toxins are obviously part of some greater sick and twisted plot devised by the elite class to stave off the lower and middle class from health and wellness, by poisoning the most widely-available and cheapest foods..

 

MSG is naturally found in tomatoes, just thought everyone should know

 

Not to sound gross or anything, but MSG is FUCKED UP. My friend is allergic to it, and one time he ate it on accident and he started crapping all over the place, it was real gross, they should outlaw the shit, seriously....it's not like anyone RELLY needs it.

Peace and Love,
Dan