Kitchen Basics does not autolyze, hydrolyze, add or produce MSG in any of the 10 product flavors. We do not add high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, hydrogenated oils, nor do we use yeast extract, a natural ingredient that contains a small amount of naturally occurring monosodium glutamate.

MSG Sensitivity?
MSG is not an allergen, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has found no evidence to suggest any long-term, serious health consequences from consuming MSG. It is possible that some people might be sensitive to MSG, just as to many other foods and food ingredients. There are some reports that mild, temporary reactions to MSG may occur in a small portion of the population, based on tests with a large dose of MSG in the absence of food.

If you have questions about food sensitivities or allergies, contact a board-certified allergist or your personal physician.

Is MSG Safe?
In 1959, the US Food and Drug Administration classified MSG as a "generally recognized as safe”. In 1992, by request of the FDA - The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) reaffirmed the safety of MSG when consumed at usual levels. A large dose would be three grams or more per meal. A typical serving of glutamate-treated food contains less than 0.5 grams of MSG.

Naturally occurring glutamate is, however, also found in foods like mushrooms, cheese and tomatoes.

For example (Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration):
3 Slices of Tomato has approx 0.339 mg of naturally occurring glutamates per serving ¼ cup of Mushrooms has approx 0.094 mg of naturally occurring glutamates per serving