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E-numbers · Flavour enhancer

Halal flavour enhancers: E-number list

7 flavour enhancers checked: 4 halal, 3 doubtful and 0 haram. The ones to check: E631, E635, E640.

MSG (E621) is made by fermentation and is halal. E631 and E635 can be made from meat or fish, so they are doubtful unless the source is stated.

CodeNameMade fromStatus
E620Glutamic acidBacterial fermentation. Halal
E621Monosodium glutamate (MSG)Fermentation of starch or sugar. Halal
E622Monopotassium glutamateFermentation. Halal
E627Disodium guanylateUsually yeast extract or fermentation; historically sardines or meat. Halal
E631Disodium inosinateMeat or fish, or fermentation. Doubtful
E635Disodium 5'-ribonucleotidesA mix of E627 and E631. Doubtful
E640GlycineMostly synthetic; can be made from gelatin. Doubtful

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