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Hi,

I only received a couple of responses on the status of MSG (monosodium
glutamate).  One said you have to check on it and the other 2 said it is
definitely GF.  Here was one response I thought was helpful.

Thanks for your help.


> Diane,  MSG is ok!  It does not contain gluten!  The name is so similar many
> are just misinformed and we were told for years that it was not ok.  Many
> people do have problems with MSG both celiacs and non celiacs.  That's why we
> see so many chinese food and other restaurants and food products proclaim:
> contains no MSG.  It gives me fierce migraines & I know this is a common
> allergic reaction to it, but it doe not have anything to do with gluten.  "It
> is the sodium salt of an amino acid" according to allowable ingredients in
> the new Guidelines For A Gluten-Free Lifestyle, 3rd edition, June 2002.
> (This was a collaborative effort with many experts and does provide the most
> current information at the time of its printing.)  Everyone used to think MSG
> was a no-no for celiacs.  It still is for some, however.  Hope this helps.
>

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