-Sodium salt of glutamic acid
-Flavor enhancer
-Invented by a Japanese chemist named Kikunae Ikeda in 1908
-Naturally occurring amino acid
-Found in cheese, milk, meat
-Cell death -Neural damage
-Sodium salt of glutamic acid
-Physical state = white crystal-Melting point = 232 ˚C-Solubility = 100mg/100ml
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-Studies by Dr. John Olney (1986) showed a correlation between obesity and MSG.
-Obesity-Diabetes-Hypothyroidism -Stroke-Brain trauma-Migraines
MSG GelatinCalcium Caseinate
Monosodium glutamate
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP)
Textured Protein
Monopotassium glutamate
Hydrolyzed Plant Protein (HPP)
Yeast Extract
Glutamate Autolyzed Plant ProteinYeast food or nutrient
Glutamic Acid Sodium CaseinateAutolyzed Yeast
Vegetable Protein Extract
Senomyx (wheat extract labeled as artificial flavor)
-Although MSG can enhance flavors of foods, it is not healthy to consume in excessive amounts.