Disodium inosinate (E631)
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What is Disodium inosinate (E631)?
Disodium inosinate (E631) is a flavour enhancer, often paired with MSG in crisps, noodles and seasonings. Normal amounts are far below the doses tested in people. It's fine; very high intake can raise uric acid, which matters if you're prone to gout.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Disodium inosinate?
Yasno’s verdict on Disodium inosinate: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Disodium inosinate allowed in the EU?
EU status of Disodium inosinate: 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 | Regulated as a food additive by the US FDA |
What else is it called?
- Disodium 5'-inosinate
- Sodium inosinate
- Sodium 5'-inosinate
Sources
- Disodium 5'-guanylate and disodium 5'-inosinate (WHO Food Additives Series 32), Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), 1993
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