Monosodium glutamate consumption causes distressful symptoms in some people. Those symptoms are similar to symptoms experienced by people sensitive to _____, food additives typically added to wine and dried fruits.

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Sulfite compounds are commonly used as food preservatives and can cause symptoms similar to monosodium glutamate sensitivity, such as headaches, dizziness, and gastrointestinal distress. Dolomite, fructose, and phosphate compounds are not typically used as food additives and do not cause similar symptoms.

Monosodium Glutamate Consumption Causes Distressful Symptoms in Some People