A person can acquire glutamate from a range of dietary sources. Glutamate is available in many different vegetable and animal proteins. It is also present as an additive in various processed foods.
Some common food sources of glutamate include:
- ripened cheeses
- raw or sundried tomatoes
- ketchup
- soy sauce
- cured meats
- tree nuts
- raw watermelon
- soft white bread rolls