What Is Monosodium Glutamate? Know The Foods That May Contain MSG

MSG, as a food additive has gained quite a controversial reputation, considering the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received many anecdotal reports of adverse reactions to foods containing MSG. Some of the hazards that were reported included- headache, sweating, flushing, facial pressure or tightness, numbness, chest pain, nausea, weakness and heart palpitations. This is why; FDA requires every packaged food product containing this compound to be listed on the label.

While MSG may have quite a bad reputation, researchers have no definitive evidence of a link between MSG and these symptoms.

Here are some of the foods that may contain Monosodium glutamate or MSG-

• Packaged fried potato chips
• Protein powders
• Popcorns
• Most seasonings
• Packaged meat products
• Canned foods
• Soy sauces
• Parmesan cheese
• Dipping sauces
• Salted snacks

We don't realize but end up consuming it on a daily basis. It is often recommended to limit the consumption of such foods to avoid MSG intake.