Disodium Guanylate

Flavor enhancer

Also known as Disodium 5'-guanylate, Sodium 5'-guanylate, GMP, Disodium guanosine 5'-monophosphate, Sodium Guanylate, Guanylate de Sodium

IFANCA + MUI and MUIS classify as doubtful; SANHA classifies as halal.

Based on 3 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

3 authorities on record

2say Doubtful1says Halal

Saying Doubtful2 of 3

IFANCA + MUI

Mushbooh, halal if from yeast; uncertain if from an animal source

MUIS

MUIS Food Additive Listing (2016): Sodium salt of guanylic acid, a widely occurring nucleotide found in yeast extract and sardines. May be synthetically prepared for commercial use.

Saying Halal1 of 3

SANHA

Status: Halaal

Why this verdict

E627 is disodium guanylate, a flavour enhancer usually paired with MSG in savoury snacks and instant noodles. SANHA classifies E627 as halal. IFANCA and MUI classify it as Mushbooh, halal if from yeast but uncertain if from an animal source. MUIS marks E627 as syubhah, noting it is the sodium salt of guanylic acid, a nucleotide found in yeast extract and sardines that may also be synthetically prepared. Because the source is rarely disclosed on the label, E627 is doubtful by default.

Food-safety note

Permitted as a flavour enhancer in Australia and New Zealand under the Food Standards Code (Schedule 15). Usually paired with MSG to boost savoury flavour; regarded as safe at the levels used in food. As a nucleotide it adds to dietary purines, which people managing gout may wish to note. (Source: FSANZ; Food Standards Code Schedule 15.)

Common questions

Is E627 halal?

Disodium Guanylate (E627) is classified doubtful. IFANCA + MUI and MUIS classify it as doubtful; SANHA classifies it as halal.

What is E627 made from?

Disodium Guanylate (E627) is derived from plant sources. It is commonly found in Instant noodles, savoury chips, soup stocks, and processed foods.

What is a halal alternative to E627?

Halal-considered alternatives include Plant-based umami: yeast extract.

Try instead

—Plant-based umami: yeast extract

Found in

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