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Originally Posted by JonK Other sodium sources (like MSG and other flavor enhancers, as well as things like hydrolyzed vegetable protein) can raise sodium levels (read the nutrition label for sodium) as can some natural foods, like seaweed. |
Actually, careful use of MSG in your cooking can allow you to cut your overall sodium content quite dramatically.
Although MSG does contain sodium, the amount required for cooking is so small, the sodium is negligible. More importantly, though, the MSG magnifies the taste of the salt in the recipe, allowing you to cut back quite a bit without impairing the taste of the dish.
MSG is a huge asset in low sodium diets.