E-number  · E627

E627 — Disodium 5'-guanylate

Flavour enhancer. Microbial fermentation today; vegan.

The entry Reference notes, kept short.

What it is

E627 is disodium 5'-guanylate. Commercial production today is by fermenting plant sugars with bacteria; historical production used sardines or dried mushrooms.

Why it matters

Flavour enhancer often paired with E621 MSG. The half of E635 that is unambiguously vegan.

What to do

Vegan in modern industrial production. The closely-related E626 (guanylic acid) and E628 (dipotassium guanylate) are likewise vegan today.

Sources Where the entry is drawn from.
  • Vegan Society additives database