Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides (E635)

What is Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides (E635)?

Disodium ribonucleotides (E635) are flavour enhancers that boost savoury taste in crisps, soups and ready meals. Normal amounts are not a concern. It's fine; very large amounts can briefly raise uric acid, which matters if you have gout.

What is Yasno’s verdict on Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides?

Yasno’s verdict on Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.

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Is Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides allowed in the EU?

EU status of Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides: 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.

Regulatory status
WhereEUUS
FoodListed in Yasno’s EU regulatory data, with no further details recordedNot recorded

Sources

  1. 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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