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4. Check for MSG. Some people are sensitive (1) and it comes disguised under many names.
Tue Sep 23, 2025, 01:47 PM
Tuesday

If it's so good, why do they disguise it?

(1) Every study I've seen that says "MSG is perfectly harmless" includes "some people show sensitivity to MSG".
https://theflexkitchen.com/what-are-the-hidden-names-for-msg/

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies MSG as “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS), a designation that indicates experts consider it safe under the conditions of its intended use. However, the FDA also acknowledges that some individuals may experience short-term reactions to MSG.

List of sneaky disguises at the link.


(2) Every generality is false (including this one). See if this statement blows up your favorite chatbot.

The local health foods store has frozen CPP.
That's the only one I trust.
I'll test it some time.

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