Do Tomatoes Release MSG? Unpacking the Glutamate Myth
                                
                                
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                                Most people consume approximately 13 grams of natural glutamate daily from protein-rich foods, far exceeding the intake of added MSG. So, for those who wonder, **do tomatoes release MSG?**, the simple and accurate answer is no; they naturally contain a form of glutamate that the body processes identically.