MSG allergy/sensitivity discussion

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@nonredneck

So yeah, people can get a bit worked up when someone else tells you that you have no reaction MSG when you do.

I agree totally, and that’s exactly the kind of thing I would hope to see avoided. On the other hand, it’s fair to note the result of studies and the like. I separated this thread for the purpose of allowing such discussion, while leaving a place for people to give practical suggestions to sufferers:

MSG allergy- any suggestions?

Hi everyone. I’m in Taipei for the next two months as an exchange student. I really like it here, but unfortunately I’m allergic to MSG, which makes finding food without spending more than I want to pretty hard. Maybe I have unrealistic expectations about how much food should cost, but I’m usually paying around $300NTD per meal. Does anyone have any experiences with an MSG allergy, or have any suggestions? I’ve kind of just blindly assumed I can’t eat anything from street stalls or night markets…