Disodium 5-ribonucleotides

Flavor enhancer

Also known as Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, Sodium 5'-ribonucleotides, Disodium ribonucleotides, I+G

SANHA and MUIS all classify this as doubtful.

Based on 2 cited authorities. Confidence: medium.

What authorities say

2 authorities on record

2say Doubtful

Saying Doubtful2 of 2

SANHA

Mushbooh

MUIS

MUIS Food Additive Listing (2016): Mixture of disodium guanylate (E627) and disodium inosinate (E631).

Why this verdict

E635 is disodium 5-ribonucleotides (I+G), a flavour enhancer used in instant noodles, chips, seasonings, soup stocks, and savoury snacks. It is a mixture of disodium guanylate (E627) and disodium inosinate (E631). SANHA classifies E635 as Mushbooh because the inosinate component (E631) can be from animal sources, including non-halal meat. MUIS marks E635 as syubhah, noting it is a mixture of disodium guanylate (E627) and disodium inosinate (E631). Because the source is not disclosed on the label, E635 is doubtful by default.

Food-safety note

Permitted as a flavour enhancer in Australia and New Zealand under the Food Standards Code (Schedule 15). A blend of E627 and E631 used with MSG to boost savoury flavour; regarded as safe at the levels used in food. As nucleotides these add to dietary purines, which people managing gout may wish to note. (Source: FSANZ; Food Standards Code Schedule 15.)

Common questions

Is E635 halal?

Disodium 5-ribonucleotides (E635) is classified doubtful. SANHA and MUIS classify it as doubtful.

What is E635 made from?

Disodium 5-ribonucleotides (E635) is commonly found in Instant noodles, chips, seasonings, and processed foods.

What is a halal alternative to E635?

Halal-considered alternatives include mushroom powder.

Try instead

—mushroom powder

Based on 2 cited authorities. Verdict may be revised as more positions are added.

Found in

Instant noodleschipsseasoningsprocessed foodssoup stockssavoury snacks