E628
flavor enhancersDipotassium 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.
Scan a substitute product →About E628
It is a potassium salt of guanylic acid. Guanylaic acid is a nucleotide of RNA obtained from torula yeast cells. 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 E628 made from?
- torula yeast (grown on alcohol or sugar cane)
Foods that commonly contain E628
Always check the ingredient label on the specific product - manufacturers may change formulations.
Scholarly Notes
Mushbooh - same concerns as E626 and E627.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is E628 (Dipotassium Guanylate) halal?
E628 (Dipotassium 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 E628 used for?
E628 is used as a flavour enhancer - potassium salt of guanylic acid in food products.
What foods contain E628?
E628 (Dipotassium Guanylate) is commonly found in: seasoning mixes, some processed foods.
What is E628 made from?
E628 can be derived from the following sources: torula yeast (grown on alcohol or sugar cane).
What are the other names for E628?
E628 may appear on food labels as: Dipotassium Guanylate.
flavor enhancers category - 20 E-codes total: 3 Halal, 0 Haraam, 17 Mushbooh.
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