No added MSG means the maker has not added monosodium glutamate (additive 621) to the product, and each item here is listed that way on its own product page. The range covers well over 100 rubs, sauces, honeys and jerky from makers like Meat Church, Hardcore Carnivore, Coast n Smoke, Croix Valley and Heavenly Hell. Shipping is a flat $10 anywhere in Australia.
Which no added MSG rub or sauce should I buy?
| Product | Maker | Style / heat | Best on |
| Original BBQ Rub | Jack Daniel's | All-purpose rub; cool as (0/11) | Beef, pork, chicken, veg |
| Kansas City BBQ Dry Rub (340g) | Croix Valley | Sweet KC rub; cool as (0/11) | Pork ribs, burnt ends |
| ORIGINAL Smoked Honey (250g) | Blend Smoked Honey | Smoked honey; cool as (0/11) | Bacon, halloumi, glazed ham |
| Garlic Beef Jerky (50g) | 3099 Jerky | Grass-fed beef jerky; cool as (0/11) | Snacking, grazing boards |
| Black Rub (368g) | Hardcore Carnivore | Charcoal beef rub; mild (1/11) | Brisket, steak, beef ribs |
| Trailblazer Texas Style BBQ Sauce (500ml) | The Feedlot | Thin mop sauce; mild (1/11) | Brisket, ribs, pulled pork |
| Red Rub (311g) | Hardcore Carnivore | All-purpose rub; mild (2/11) | Pork, chicken, beef, wings |
| Yardbird Rub (397g) | Plowboys BBQ | Competition rub; mild (2/11) | Chicken, pork ribs, wings |
| Holy Cow Beef BBQ Rub (340g) | Meat Church | Texas beef rub; mild (3/11) | Brisket, steak, burgers |
| The Rip Rub (200g) | Coast n Smoke | Sweet heat rub; medium (4/11) | Pork ribs, rotisserie chicken |
| Cherry Chipotle BBQ Sauce (546g) | Loot N' Booty | Sweet heat sauce; medium (4/11) | Wings, ribs, pulled pork |
| Drop-In Jerk Rub (170g) | Coast n Smoke | Jamaican jerk; hot (7/11) | Chicken, wings, pork, fish |
Every product page shows its Hub Heat rating out of 11.
How to shop the no added MSG range
- Read the label. MSG may appear as "monosodium glutamate", "flavour enhancer (621)" or just "621".
- Savoury without it. Rubs here get depth from salt, pepper, garlic, onion, paprika, smoke and sugar.
- Combine filters. Many products here also appear in our gluten free or dairy free ranges.
- Season to taste. Some no-MSG rubs are salt-forward, so go lighter if you dry brine first.
Does no added MSG mean no glutamates at all?
No. "No added MSG" refers to the additive. Glutamates occur naturally in foods like tomato, mushroom, cheese, soy sauce and aged meat, so a product can still taste deeply savoury. If you have a sensitivity or a medical reason to avoid an ingredient, follow the advice of your health professional and read the full label. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change.
Shopping by diet? See our gluten free, no added sugar, dairy free and vegan ranges, or browse every BBQ rub. Shop by maker: Meat Church and Coast n Smoke.
Frequently asked questions
What does no added MSG mean?
No added MSG means the maker has not added monosodium glutamate, also listed as flavour enhancer 621, to the product. Foods can still contain naturally occurring glutamates from ingredients like tomato or mushroom. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change.
Are Meat Church rubs MSG free?
Meat Church Holy Cow, Honey Hog, The Gospel and several other Meat Church rubs are listed with no added MSG at The Rub Hub. Meat Church's T-Bird's Chicken Injection is listed as containing MSG, so it is not in this range. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change.
What BBQ rubs have no MSG?
Rubs listed with no added MSG at The Rub Hub include Hardcore Carnivore Black and Red, Meat Church Holy Cow, Coast n Smoke The Rip, Plowboys BBQ Yardbird, Jack Daniel's Original BBQ Rub and Croix Valley's Barbecue Boosters and dry rubs. Check the ingredient list on each product page; recipes can change.
How is MSG shown on Australian food labels?
On Australian labels MSG is usually listed as monosodium glutamate, flavour enhancer (621) or simply 621 in the ingredient list.
Where can I buy no added MSG BBQ rubs in Australia?
The Rub Hub stocks over 100 BBQ rubs, sauces, honeys and jerky with no added MSG and ships Australia-wide for a flat $10.