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E628

flavor enhancers

Dipotassium Guanylate

Also known as: Dipotassium Guanylate

Status

Mushbooh (Questionable)

Function

Flavour enhancer - potassium salt of guanylic acid

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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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)

Scholarly Notes

Mushbooh - same concerns as E626 and E627.

Foods that commonly contain E628

Food Category Guide

E628 is common in seasoning mixes — see the full halal guide →

seasoning mixes some processed foods

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

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 — 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

Mono ammonium glutamate

E625

Magnesium diglutamate

E626

Guanylic Acid

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