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[john davis]

Welcome to the IVU Recipes Around the World Message Boards.

This is the General Board - please go to one of the Regional Boards to discuss regional recipes.

Anything of global interest can be posted here.

Have fun!

[katrink]

I just discovered this board while searching for a recipe, looks like a great place.
Thanks

[guestcook]

I think it's a great site too. I hope it catches on!

[Shelley]

Just rediscovered the site. Decided to share it with the coping with epilepsy people, as we are all glutamiate sensitive.
We would like to see more recipes that are glutamate/aspartate restricted (diet)
These ALWAYS contain MSG:

· Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
· Hydrolyzed Protein: (plant, vegetable, any kind)
· Sodium or Calcium Caseinate
· Autolyzed Yeast, Yeast Extract
· Yeast Food, Yeast Nutrient
· Textured Protein
· Glutamic Acid
· Monopotassium Glutamate
· Gelatin

These OFTEN contain MSG or create MSG during processing:

· NATURAL FLAVORS, flavoring, flavors, Natural "anything" flavor.
· Bouillon or Stock
· Broth (chicken, beef, any kind)
· Carrageenan
· Whey protein, whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate.
· Soy sauce, soy protein isolate, soy protein concentrate.
· Malt Extract or Flavoring, Malted Barley
· Maltodextrin
· anything Protein fortified
· anything Fermented
· anything Ultra Pasteurized
· anything Enzyme-modified
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Known MSG reactions include:

CARDIAC: Arrhythmias, Extreme drop in blood pressure, Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia); Angina; Cardiac Arrest Symptoms.

CIRCULATORY: Swelling, Fluid Retention.

NEUROLOGICAL: Depression, Mood Swings, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD); Dizziness; Light-headedness; Disorientation; Mental Confusion; Anxiety; Panic Attacks; Hyperactivity; Behavioral Problems in Children; Rage Episodes; Lethargy; Sleepiness; Insomnia; Numbness or Paralysis; Migraine Headache; Slurred Speech; Meniere's Disease; Tinnitus, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's.

GASTROINTESTINAL: Nausea; Vomiting; Diarrhea; Stomach Cramps; Irritable Bowel; Bloating.

RESPIRATORY: Asthma; Shortness of Breath; Chest Pain; Tightness; Runny Nose; Sneezing.

SKIN: Hives or Rash; Mouth Lesions; Temporary Tightness or Partial Paralysis; Numbness of Tingling of the Skin; Flushing; Sweating ("hot flashes"); Dry Mouth.

UROLOGICAL: Swelling of Prostate; Nocturia.

VISUAL: Blurred Vision; Difficulty Focusing; Temporary Loss of Vision.