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E626

flavor enhancers

Guanylic Acid

Also known as: GMPGuanylic Acid5'-Guanylic Acid

Status

Mushbooh (Questionable)

Function

Flavour enhancer - nucleotide that amplifies umami taste

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 E626

Guanylic acid is nucleotide of RNA. Nucleotides are 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 E626 made from?

torula yeast (grown on alcohol or sugar cane)
fermentation of plant sugars

Scholarly Notes

Mushbooh - torula yeast grown on alcohol (USA) is haraam. European production on sugar cane is halal. Seek verification or halal-certified products.

Foods that commonly contain E626

Food Category Guide

E626 is common in instant noodles — see the full halal guide →

instant noodles flavored snacks processed soups and gravies

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is E626 (Guanylic Acid) halal?

E626 (Guanylic Acid) 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 E626 used for?

E626 is used as a flavour enhancer - nucleotide that amplifies umami taste in food products.

What foods contain E626?

E626 (Guanylic Acid) is commonly found in: instant noodles, flavored snacks, processed soups and gravies.

What is E626 made from?

E626 can be derived from the following sources: torula yeast (grown on alcohol or sugar cane), fermentation of plant sugars.

What are the other names for E626?

E626 may appear on food labels as: GMP, Guanylic Acid, 5'-Guanylic Acid.

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

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