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"Christine R. Childs" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
 
>Glutamic acid is an amino acid  (COOH-CH2-CH2-CH-COOH)
>           |
>           NH2
>That was first identified in gluten (hence the name).  It is one of the
>basic 20 amino acids that make up proteins in our bodies.  It is should
>not be causing any problems with celiac disease. (not medical advice -
>just finished by first biochem exam last night!)
 
Thus could one suppose that one salt form of that amino acid, mono-sodium
glutamate is not a problem for celiacs so far as the gluten contamination
issue is concerned?  (Of course, if celiacs also suffer from 'Chinese
Restaurant Syndrome', MSG would be avoided, but it wouldn't be because of
gluten contamination.)
 
Lynn in Ellensburg, WA
 
Lynn Worden ([log in to unmask])