Glutamic acid (E620)
- Food Fine
What is Glutamic acid (E620)?
Glutamic acid (E620) is the amino acid behind savoury, meaty flavour, found naturally in tomatoes, cheese and mushrooms. Normal food use isn't linked to organ damage, cancer or other harm. It's fine; a few sensitive people get brief symptoms after a large dose on an empty stomach.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Glutamic acid?
Yasno’s verdict on Glutamic acid: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Glutamic acid allowed in the EU?
EU status of Glutamic acid: Listed in Yasno’s EU regulatory data, with no further details recorded. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Listed in Yasno’s EU regulatory data, with no further details recorded | Not recorded |
What else is it called?
- L-glutamic acid
- (2S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid
- L-glutamate
Sources
- Re-evaluation of glutamic acid (E 620) and glutamates (E 621–625) as food additives, European Food Safety Authority, 2017
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