E633
flavor enhancersCalcium Inosinate
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.
Scan a substitute product →About E633
A flavor enhancer. Calcium inosinate is a nucleotide commercially obtained from torula yeast cells. Torula yeast is grown on alcohol in USA to obtain nucleotide which mostly used in infant baby formula. In Europe if torula yeast grown on sugar cane and sodium inosinate is obtained from it then it is Halal otherwise it is not Halal.
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 E633 made from?
- same as E631
Foods that commonly contain E633
Always check the ingredient label on the specific product - manufacturers may change formulations.
Scholarly Notes
Mushbooh - same concerns as E631.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is E633 (Calcium Inosinate) halal?
E633 (Calcium Inosinate) 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 E633 used for?
E633 is used as a flavour enhancer in food products.
What foods contain E633?
E633 (Calcium Inosinate) is commonly found in: seasoning mixes, processed foods.
What is E633 made from?
E633 can be derived from the following sources: same as E631.
What are the other names for E633?
E633 may appear on food labels as: Calcium Inosinate.
flavor enhancers category - 20 E-codes total: 3 Halal, 0 Haraam, 17 Mushbooh.
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