Guanylic Acid

E626

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

What is Guanylic Acid?

Flavour enhancer, often with MSG.

Is Guanylic Acid safe?

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

Score impact: −3 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Regulatory sources: EFSA

Also known as

Guanylic Acid is also known as e626, guanylic acid — these all refer to the same ingredient.

guanylic acid e626

Related additives

Glutamic Acid (E620) Monosodium Glutamate (E621) Monopotassium Glutamate (E622) Calcium Diglutamate (E623) Magnesium Diglutamate (E625) Disodium Guanylate (E627) Inosinic Acid (E630) Disodium Inosinate (E631) Disodium Ribonucleotides (E635) Maltol (E636) Ethyl Maltol (E637) Glycine (E640)

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