>Similarly, it's not surprising that yeast extract (nutritional yeast Good) contains the Bad MSG. Glutamate is a fundamental building block of life. If you've e

>Similarly, it's not surprising that yeast extract (nutritional yeast Good) contains the Bad MSG. Glutamate is a fundamental building block of life. If you've ever tasted yeast extract, you will immediately notice that it's very salty. The issue I have with yeast extract (vs. pure MSG) is that it tends to leave an unpleasant aftertaste in my mouth that won't go away for hours. This is why I generally try to avoid it.