Food firms propose replacing MSG, salt with yeast extract that contains free glutamate: NewsTarget.com

Dutch ingredients manufacturer DSM Food Specialties recently announced the release of its Maxarome Select product, which promises to replace the flavor-enhancing chemical MSG (monosodium glutamate) in manufactured foods, but opponents say DSM's new product is still a yeast extract that contains harmful free glutamate.

DSM claims that Maxarome can allow manufacturers to replace vilified MSG without affecting flavor. In fact, the company says that taste tests indicate foods prepared with its yeast extract replacement were more flavorful than traditional MSG preparations of the same foods.

"Food labeling has become a significant issue for manufacturers as more and more consumers are choosing to avoid foods containing ... MSG," said Maxarome product manager Iwan Brandsma. "As awareness of health issues surrounding these additives increases, Maxarome Select provides the ideal alternative for manufacturers seeking to replace MSG and achieve dramatic flavor enhancement, so creating crisps and snacks that meet consumer demands for natural ingredients and indulgent taste profiles."

Similarly, U.S.-based ingredients manufacturer Savoury Systems International (SSI) announced last week that its new, "natural" yeast extract products could be used as a replacement for salt in many manufactured baked goods.

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