Why are these products flagged for Monosodium Glutamate?

Each product listed has been independently scanned and confirmed to list Monosodium Glutamate (or its aliases) in its ingredient panel.

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Products that contain Monosodium Glutamate: 2026 audit list

Answer: We've identified 17 US products that list Monosodium Glutamate (or one of its aliases) in their ingredient panel. Browse the list below or tap any item for its full ingredient breakdown.

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Products containing Monosodium Glutamate

Caution
Brown Gravy Mix
Louisiana
Caution
Fish Fri Crispy Southern Seafood Breading Mix
Zatarain's
Avoid
BEEF SMOKED SAUSAGE
HILLSHIRE FARM
Caution
The Original Ranch Condiment & Dressing
Hidden Valley
Caution
THE ORIGINAL Ranch ORIGINAL RANCH
Hidden Valley
Avoid
Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips
Doritos
Avoid
Doritos Cool Ranch Tortilla Chips
Doritos
Avoid
Cheetos Crunchy Cheese Snacks
Cheetos
Caution
Lay's Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
Lay's
Avoid
Lay's BBQ Flavored Potato Chips
Lay's
Caution
Pringles Sour Cream & Onion
Pringles
Avoid
Jimmy Dean Original Pork Sausage Links
Jimmy Dean
Caution
Knorr Chicken Rice Sides
Knorr
Caution
Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes
Betty Crocker
Caution
Rice-A-Roni Chicken Flavor
Rice-A-Roni
Caution
Stove Top Stuffing Mix Chicken Flavor
Stove Top
Caution
Shake 'n Bake Original Coating Mix
Shake 'n Bake

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