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E624

flavor enhancers

Mono ammonium glutamate

Also known as: Monoammonium Glutamate

Status

Mushbooh (Questionable)

Function

Flavour enhancer

What should I do with this product?

If Halal

Safe to buy. This additive is permissible under Islamic dietary law.

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If Mushbooh

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If Haraam

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About E624

Suitable for vegetarian label on the package indicates the source of mono ammonium 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. Mono ammonium 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 E624 made from?

fermentation of plant sugars

Scholarly Notes

Mushbooh - same concerns as E621.

Foods that commonly contain E624

Food Category Guide

E624 is common in seasoning mixes — see the full halal guide →

seasoning mixes

Always check the ingredient label on the specific product - manufacturers may change formulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is E624 (Mono ammonium glutamate) halal?

E624 (Mono ammonium glutamate) 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 E624 used for?

E624 is used as a flavour enhancer in food products.

What foods contain E624?

E624 (Mono ammonium glutamate) is commonly found in: seasoning mixes.

What is E624 made from?

E624 can be derived from the following sources: fermentation of plant sugars.

What are the other names for E624?

E624 may appear on food labels as: Monoammonium Glutamate.

flavor enhancers — 20 E-codes: 3 Halal, 0 Haraam, 17 Mushbooh

Related E-Codes in flavor enhancers

E620

L-Glutamic Acid

E621

Monosodium Glutamate/MSG

E622

Monopotassium Glutamate

Sodium 5'-Ribonucleotide

Magnesium diglutamate

E626

Guanylic Acid

E628

Dipotassium Guanylate

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