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| Scotts Porage Oats |
| Beet It |
| Kettle Chips Lightly Salted |
| Munchy Seeds Omega Sprinkle |
| Tyrrells Lightly Sea Salted Potato Chips |
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Monosodium Glutamate
Last updated : October 4th, 2011
This ingredient is not good for your health.
Monosodium glutamate is the sodium salt of glutamic acid. Glutamate is a naturally occurring amino acid that is found in nearly all foods, especially high protein foods such as dairy products, meat and fish and in many vegetables.
\It acts as a flavour enhancer and adds a fifth taste, called “umami”.
\Although it is considered safe for adults, some people who eat MSG report headaches, dizziness, chest pains and flushing. The US FDA concluded that a small portion of the population may be sensitive to MSG.
\As a precaution, MSG is not allowed in baby food.
The Hyperactive Children's Support Group (HACSG) recommend avoidance.\\\
\It acts as a flavour enhancer and adds a fifth taste, called “umami”.
\Although it is considered safe for adults, some people who eat MSG report headaches, dizziness, chest pains and flushing. The US FDA concluded that a small portion of the population may be sensitive to MSG.
\As a precaution, MSG is not allowed in baby food.
The Hyperactive Children's Support Group (HACSG) recommend avoidance.\\\
E Number
E621Ingredient Category
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