E630
flavor enhancersInosinic acid
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 E630
A flavor enhancer, IMP or inosine monophosphate is a nucleotide commercially obtained from torula yeast. Torula yeast is grown on alcohol in USA to obtain nucleotide which is mostly used in infant baby formula. In Europe if torula yeast grown on sugar cane and inosinic acid 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 E630 made from?
- dried fish
- bacterial fermentation of plant sugars
- traditionally pork in some Asian production
Foods that commonly contain E630
Always check the ingredient label on the specific product - manufacturers may change formulations.
Scholarly Notes
Mushbooh - pork-derived is haraam; fish-derived is halal; plant fermentation is halal. Verify source.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is E630 (Inosinic acid) halal?
E630 (Inosinic 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 E630 used for?
E630 is used as a flavour enhancer - precursor to e631 in food products.
What foods contain E630?
E630 (Inosinic acid) is commonly found in: seasoning mixes, instant noodles, processed soups.
What is E630 made from?
E630 can be derived from the following sources: dried fish, bacterial fermentation of plant sugars, traditionally pork in some Asian production.
What are the other names for E630?
E630 may appear on food labels as: Inosinic Acid, 5'-Inosinic Acid, IMP.
flavor enhancers category - 20 E-codes total: 3 Halal, 0 Haraam, 17 Mushbooh.
Related E-Codes in flavor enhancers
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