What additives are not allowed on Whole30?

Whole30 Non-Compliant Additives

carrageenan.
corn starch.
monosodium glutamate (MSG)
potassium metabisulfite.
sodium bisulfite.
soy lecithin.
sulfites.
sulfur dioxide.

Can you eat xanthan gum on Whole30?

The Whole30 eliminates carrageenan and sulfites on the program. Other common additives, like xanthan gum or ascorbic acid, are allowed.

Are natural flavors OK on Whole30?

While we think you should hunt for processed foods with little to no additives, the “natural flavorings” in these products aren’t going to affect your Whole30 in a negative fashion.

Should monosodium glutamate be avoided?

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer commonly added to Chinese food, canned vegetables, soups and processed meats. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified MSG as a food ingredient that’s “generally recognized as safe,” but its use remains controversial.

What is Whole30 approved?

Whole30 is a 30-day (duh) food plan that involves eating whole, unprocessed foods and minimizing refined sugars and additives. And yes, we’re talking about cutting out some foods that are super hard to give up: dairy, sugar, grains, legumes, and alcohol.

Is guar gum Whole30?

You don’t want to seek out guar gum, but it is allowed on Whole30. If you can find a brand without any guar gum, even better, but so don’t stress out if you can’t find a can of coconut milk without guar gum on the ingredient list.

Is tapioca flour Whole30?

In researching what is Whole30 compliant, I learned that tapioca flour is considered Whole30 compliant. Tapioca flour is the starch from a cassava root, a plant or vegetable, so it is not a grain. I love using cassava flour in baking (these are my yummy cassava flour chocolate chip cookies – not Whole30 compliant).

Why is MSG harmful?

Beside its flavour enhancing effects, MSG has been associated with various forms of toxicity (Figure 1(Fig. 1)). MSG has been linked with obesity, metabolic disorders, Chinese Restaurant Syndrome, neurotoxic effects and detrimental effects on the reproductive organs.

Is Ajinomoto safe to eat?

According to the nutritionist, 0.5 grams of ajinomoto in food is a safe limit. Scientifically, there is no best time to have it. It can be added to any meal. It is important to note that pregnant ladies as well as the ones who are sensitive to ajinomoto should avoid it completely.