Category
Flavour enhancers
Glutamates and ribonucleotides, E620 to E637. Some can be made from animal sources.
Not a halal concern on its own6Doubtful until the source is shown3
| Code | Name | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| E620 | L-Glutamic acid | Not a halal concern on its own |
| E621 | Monosodium glutamateMSG | Not a halal concern on its own |
| E622 | Monopotassium glutamate | Not a halal concern on its own |
| E623 | Calcium glutamate | Not a halal concern on its own |
| E627 | Disodium guanylate | Doubtful until the source is shown |
| E631 | Disodium inosinate | Doubtful until the source is shown |
| E635 | Sodium 5'-Ribonucleotide | Doubtful until the source is shown |
| E636 | Maltol | Not a halal concern on its own |
| E637 | Ethyl maltol | Not a halal concern on its own |
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