E627
flavor enhancersDisodium Guanylate
What should I do with this product?
Safe to buy. This additive is permissible under Islamic dietary law.
See which foods use it →Avoid this code. Check halal alternatives or scan a substitute product.
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Miscellaneous - flavour enhancers. Suitable for vegetarian label on the package indicates the source of sodium guanylate is from vegetable source or it has to be under Halal or kosher certification. In USA/canada it is kosher certified and meet the Halal requirements. Although disodium guanylate is obtained from fish or seaweed or 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 E627 made from?
- fish (dried)
- seaweed
- torula yeast (grown on alcohol or sugar cane)
Foods that commonly contain E627
Always check the ingredient label on the specific product - manufacturers may change formulations.
Scholarly Notes
Mushbooh - if from fish, halal (but not from prohibited fish); if from yeast grown on alcohol, haraam. Always combined with MSG in ingredient lists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is E627 (Disodium Guanylate) halal?
E627 (Disodium Guanylate) is classified as Mushbooh (Questionable). 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.
What is E627 used for?
E627 is used as a flavour enhancer - used alongside msg to amplify umami taste in food products.
What foods contain E627?
E627 (Disodium Guanylate) is commonly found in: instant noodles, flavored crisps, fast food seasonings, processed soups.
What is E627 made from?
E627 can be derived from the following sources: fish (dried), seaweed, torula yeast (grown on alcohol or sugar cane).
What are the other names for E627?
E627 may appear on food labels as: Disodium Guanylate, Sodium 5'-Guanylate, GMP Sodium Salt.
flavor enhancers category - 20 E-codes total: 3 Halal, 0 Haraam, 17 Mushbooh.
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