Glutamic Acid

E620
Hazard level: Moderate health concern Flavour enhancer (E600–699)

What is Glutamic Acid?

Flavour enhancer; the acid form of MSG.

Is Glutamic Acid safe?

Glutamic Acid is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.

Score impact: −5 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 4 of 9,912 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA

Also known as

Glutamic Acid is also known as e620, glutamic acid, глутаминова киселина — these all refer to the same ingredient.

glutamic acid e620 глутаминова киселина

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Products containing Glutamic Acid

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