E627 — Disodium Guanylate
Flavour enhancer - used alongside MSG to amplify umami taste
Also known as: GMP Sodium Salt · Disodium Guanylate · Sodium 5'-Guanylate
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.
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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 - if from fish, halal (but not from prohibited fish); if from yeast grown on alcohol, haraam. Always combined with MSG in ingredient lists.
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, E627 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 E627
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
Food Category Guide
E627 is common in instant noodles — see the full halal guide →
Always check the ingredient label on the specific product - manufacturers may change formulations.
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: GMP Sodium Salt, Disodium Guanylate, Sodium 5'-Guanylate.
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