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MSG in pet food. Yep, it's in there
« on: April 27, 2016, 05:00:05 PM »
http://www.feedingfidoandfluffy.com/a-hidden-ingredient-in-pet-food/

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If a food lists “natural flavors” as an ingredient, call the manufacturer and ask them to tell you exactly what ingredients make up those “natural flavors.”

The following ingredients often contain MSG or create MSG in processing:

*Maltodextrin
*Carageenan
*Protease
*Citric Acid
*Corn Starch
*Gelatin
*Pectin
*Anything Ultra-Pasteurized.
(http://thehydrantblog.com/2012/07/31/dog-food-and-the-hidden-msg/

There are other common ways that MSG could be included in pet food. Look on the ingredients label on the package for:

*hydrolyzed protein
*hydrolyzed protein
*protein isolate
*texturized protein
*natural flavors (like chicken flavor)
*autolyzed yeast
*hydrolyzed yeast
*yeast extracts
*soy extracts or concentrate
*sodium caseinate
*calcium caseinate
*MSG
*monopotassium glutamate
*glutamate or glutanic acid
*disodium inosinate or guaylate

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Re: MSG in pet food. Yep, it's in there
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2016, 05:20:57 PM »
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Re: MSG in pet food. Yep, it's in there
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2016, 06:49:37 PM »
I remember learning that "Natural Flavoring" was a huge red flag.  I was so surprised that such nice wording was just that... nice wording only. 
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