E622 — Monopotassium Glutamate
Flavour enhancer - potassium salt of glutamic acid
Also known as: Potassium Glutamate · Monopotassium Glutamate
Verification required
Verify — Mushbooh
Source-dependent and requires verification. This additive may be derived from either halal (plant/synthetic) or haraam (animal) sources. Always check the product label or contact the manufacturer to verify the source.
Is E622 (Monopotassium Glutamate) halal?
E622 (Monopotassium Glutamate) is Mushbooh — its status depends on the source. Usually produced by fermenting plant sugars (halal), but can also come from yeast grown on animal-based media (haram). Look for a halal or vegetarian certification on the product. In the US and Canada, most E622 is kosher certified and meets halal requirements.
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Vegan / vegetarian label on pack → plant-based source → safe for this code
HFA / HMC / IFANCA / JAKIM logo → independently certified → safe
Neither? Follow the steps below.
School of Thought Breakdown
Hanafi
Verify source
Maliki
May permit
Shafi'i
Avoid if animal
Hanbali
Avoid if animal
Mushbooh - same concerns as E621 (MSG). Seek halal or vegetarian certification.
What to do with this product
Follow these steps in order — most products resolve at step 1 or 2
Check for a "suitable for vegans" or "suitable for vegetarians" claim
If present, E622 comes from a plant-based source — safe for this code. Still check all other ingredients too.
Look for a halal certification logo on the pack
An HFA, HMC, IFANCA, JAKIM, or ESMA logo means the source has been independently audited. The E-code is confirmed halal in this product.
Neither? Here's what to do next:
Put it back and look for a certified alternative on the same shelf.
Check for products carrying an HFA, HMC, or IFANCA logo, or labelled "suitable for vegans". Either confirms a safe source.
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About E622
Miscellaneous - flavour enhancers. Suitable for vegetarian label on the package indicates the source of monopotassium glutamate is from vegetable protein or it has to be under Halal or kosher certification. In USA/canada it is kosher certified and meet the Halal requirements. Monopotassium glutamate can also be obtained from yeast. But if yeast is grown on pork media then it is haram. It happened in indonesia few years back when monosodium glutamate is produced using pork fat media to grow yeast by ajinomonto indonesia. As it was reported on our website.
Verification Required
This additive's halal status depends on its source. Check the product label for a halal certification mark, or contact the manufacturer directly.
What is E622 made from?
- fermentation of plant sugars
- yeast extract
Foods that commonly contain E622
Food Category Guide
E622 is common in seasoning mixes — see the full halal guide →
Always check the ingredient label on the specific product - manufacturers may change formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is E622 (Monopotassium Glutamate) halal?
E622 (Monopotassium Glutamate) is Mushbooh — its status depends on the source. Usually produced by fermenting plant sugars (halal), but can also come from yeast grown on animal-based media (haram). Look for a halal or vegetarian certification on the product. In the US and Canada, most E622 is kosher certified and meets halal requirements.
What is E622 used for?
E622 is used as a flavour enhancer - potassium salt of glutamic acid in food products.
What foods contain E622?
E622 (Monopotassium Glutamate) is commonly found in: seasoning mixes, canned foods, snack foods.
What is E622 made from?
E622 can be derived from the following sources: fermentation of plant sugars, yeast extract.
What are the other names for E622?
E622 may appear on food labels as: Potassium Glutamate, Monopotassium Glutamate.
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